Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Cuts, lacerations — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix Super Markets, Inc. | Report ID | 2020087412 |
| Address | 2401 W Azeele St | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33609 |
| Event Date | August 5, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.94000, -82.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting ribeye steaks on a band saw when he suffered a laceration on his right index finger, leading to hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 5, 2020, a worker at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with butchering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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