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Publix Supermarkets, Inc.

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Concussions — GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Publix Supermarkets, Inc. in GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA
Employer Publix Supermarkets, Inc. Report ID 2017099078
Address 879 Dawsonville Highway City, State ZIP GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA 30501
Event Date September 21, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Concussions Body Part Brain
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment Source of Injury Heating and cooking machinery and appliances, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 445110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 34.29000, -83.85000

Incident Narrative

An employee was putting food into a hot deli case when the case's glass door fell and hit her head. She suffered a concussion and neck strain, requiring hospitalization. The door was not locked in the open position at the time.

Incident Summary

On September 21, 2017, a worker at Publix Supermarkets, Inc. in GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with heating and cooking machinery and appliances, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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