Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Cuts, lacerations — ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA
| Employer | Publix Super Markets, Inc. | Report ID | 2016109326 |
| Address | 25771 Perdido Beach Blvd | City, State ZIP | ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA 36561 |
| Event Date | October 3, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.26000, -87.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting pork on a band saw when the pork bone caught the blade and began to spin, causing the employee's left ring finger to strike the saw. He suffered a tendon laceration and was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 3, 2016, a worker at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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