Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — RIVERVIEW, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix Super Markets, Inc. | Report ID | 2018076966 |
| Address | 11460 S US Hwy 301 | City, State ZIP | RIVERVIEW, FLORIDA 33569 |
| Event Date | July 11, 2018 | Outcome | 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 | 27.83000, -82.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a deli slicer when its blade cut the tip of his right thumb, causing a partial amputation.
Incident Summary
On July 11, 2018, a worker at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in RIVERVIEW, 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 amputation.
Context
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