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Publix

Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Fractures — CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Publix in CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA
Employer Publix Report ID 2019055373
Address 20425 Old Cutler Road, Store #328 City, State ZIP CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA 33189
Event Date May 29, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lumbar region
Event Type Overexertion in lifting-single episode Source of Injury Boxes, crates, cartons
Industry (NAICS) 445110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 25.57000, -80.33000

Incident Narrative

An employee was lifting a box in a meat cooler and felt pain in his back. The employee suffered a lower back fracture and was admitted to the hospital.

Incident Summary

On May 29, 2019, a worker at Publix in CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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