Publix
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — PARRISH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix | Report ID | 2018032233 |
| Address | 11245 US 301 | City, State ZIP | PARRISH, FLORIDA 34219 |
| Event Date | March 6, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.55000, -82.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending a two-step stool when she missed the bottom step and fell to the ground, striking and fracturing her knee on the floor. She was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 6, 2018, a worker at Publix in PARRISH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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