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Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — DACULA, GEORGIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in DACULA, GEORGIA
Employer Publix Super Markets, Inc. Report ID 2018010439
Address 445 Hurricane Trail City, State ZIP DACULA, GEORGIA 30019
Event Date January 14, 2018 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment Source of Injury Ramps, loading docks, dock plates
Secondary Source Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
Industry (NAICS) 493110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.98000, -83.93000

Incident Narrative

An employee was attempting to lower a dock plate manually when the employee's hand and fingers were caught between the dock plate and trailer floor. The employee's fingers were amputated.

Incident Summary

On January 14, 2018, a worker at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in DACULA, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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