Publix
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix | Report ID | 2018066162 |
| Address | 228 East Blue Heron Blvd | City, State ZIP | RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA 33404 |
| Event Date | June 21, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.78000, -80.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell while carrying a tray of product into a storage cooler. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured ankle.
Incident Summary
On June 21, 2018, a worker at Publix in RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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