PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HOLMES BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. | Report ID | 20181213271 |
| Address | 3900 E Bay Drive | City, State ZIP | HOLMES BEACH, FLORIDA 34217 |
| Event Date | December 30, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1395657 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.49000, -82.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a slicer when he attempted to remove a piece and his right thumb tip contacted the blade, resulting in a partial amputation to the right thumb tip. The blade was not closed at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On December 30, 2018, a worker at PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. in HOLMES BEACH, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with food slicers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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