Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix Super Markets, Inc. | Report ID | 2018066298 |
| Address | 125 E Merritt Island Cswy | City, State ZIP | MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA 32952 |
| Event Date | June 25, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.35000, -80.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a meat slicer and amputated the tip of her right thumb.
Incident Summary
On June 25, 2018, a worker at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with food slicers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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