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PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. in ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Employer PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Report ID 2019044120
Address 3400 Avalon Park East Blvd City, State ZIP ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32828
Event Date April 23, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Upper arm(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Boxes, crates, cartons
Industry (NAICS) 445110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 28.51000, -81.15000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking toward the deli counter to give produce to a customer. She attempted to move a box on the floor with her foot when she tripped and fell on her left side, fracturing her left humerus.

Incident Summary

On April 23, 2019, a worker at PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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