PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Cuts, lacerations - DEERFIELD BEACH, Florida

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. in DEERFIELD BEACH, Florida
Employer PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
Address 777 SW 12 Ave
City, State ZIP DEERFIELD BEACH, Florida 33442
Report ID 2021010665
Event Date January 25, 2021
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations
Body Part Multiple head locations
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar)
Secondary Source Racks-garment and other
Industry (NAICS) 445110
GPS Coordinates 26.30000, -80.12000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was assisting with a rack repair in a warehouse. A weld broke on an upper crossbar, causing it to fall down and lacerate the employee's head and face.

Incident Summary

On January 25, 2021, a worker at PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. in DEERFIELD BEACH, Florida suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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