PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object - Fractures - PALM HARBOR, Florida

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. in PALM HARBOR, Florida
Employer PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
Address 2886 US-19 ALT
City, State ZIP PALM HARBOR, Florida 34683
Report ID 2018043336
Event Date April 7, 2018
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
Industry (NAICS) 445110
GPS Coordinates 28.09488, -82.77161

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Incident Narrative

An employee was taking a cart with trash to the dumpster when her foot was caught on the cart, causing her to fall to the ground and fracture her right hip.

Incident Summary

On April 7, 2018, a worker at PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. in PALM HARBOR, Florida suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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