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Publix Super Markets, Inc.

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

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in LONGWOOD, FLORIDA
Employer Publix Super Markets, Inc. Report ID 2019099527
Address 2381 West State Rd. #434 City, State ZIP LONGWOOD, FLORIDA 32779
Event Date September 12, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Skids, pallets
Industry (NAICS) 445110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 28.68000, -81.40000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking down a hallway when a scrubber machine struck her, causing her to fall over a pallet and break both ankles.

Incident Summary

On September 12, 2019, a worker at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in LONGWOOD, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(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.

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