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Publix Super Markets Inc.

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Publix Super Markets Inc. in THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA
Employer Publix Super Markets Inc. Report ID 2021032609
Address 327 Colony Blvd., Publix Super Markets Store #1155 City, State ZIP THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA 32162
Event Date March 28, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet Source of Injury Curbs
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 493110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 28.86000, -81.95000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking through a parking lot retrieving shopping carts. She tripped and fell while stepping down from a curb resulting in a fractured right hip.

Incident Summary

On March 28, 2021, a worker at Publix Super Markets Inc. in THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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