Publix
Fall on same level due to slipping — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix | Report ID | 20181213180 |
| Address | 100 NE 183 St | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33179 |
| Event Date | December 26, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.94000, -80.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking with a tray of chocolate when her right leg slipped, causing her to fall and suffer a muscle tear to her right leg.
Incident Summary
On December 26, 2018, a worker at Publix in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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