Publix
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix | Report ID | 2017109800 |
| Address | 6001 N. Nebraska Ave | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33604 |
| Event Date | October 11, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Knives, unspecified or n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.00000, -82.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a right index fingertip amputation while cutting pork chops with a blade.
Incident Summary
On October 11, 2017, a worker at Publix in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with knives, unspecified or n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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