Publix
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix | Report ID | 2019077147 |
| Address | 1451 Publix Supermarkets | City, State ZIP | SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 |
| Event Date | July 15, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.76000, -80.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on the sales floor, tripped over a rug, and fell fracturing a femur.
Incident Summary
On July 15, 2019, a worker at Publix in SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the thigh(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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