Publix
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Fractures — LAKELAND, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix | Report ID | 2019032565 |
| Address | 2600 County Line Rd | City, State ZIP | LAKELAND, FLORIDA 33811 |
| Event Date | March 10, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Structural elements, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.01000, -82.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a cart when a pole hit her hand, breaking and lacerating it.
Incident Summary
On March 10, 2019, a worker at Publix in LAKELAND, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 207 severe injury reports involving "Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker injuries.
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