Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Fall on same level, n.e.c. - Fractures - OCALA, Florida

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in OCALA, Florida
Employer Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Address 5400 SW College Road, Ste. 200
City, State ZIP OCALA, Florida 34474
Report ID 2019088089
Event Date August 7, 2019
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Fall on same level, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 445110
GPS Coordinates 29.12000, -82.20000

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Incident Narrative

After returning an item to the produce section, an employee was walking back toward the cash register area when his left shoe caught on the floor causing him to lose balance and fall onto his right side. He was hospitalized with a fractured right hip.

Incident Summary

On August 7, 2019, a worker at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in OCALA, Florida suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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