Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in 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.

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