Publix Super Markets Inc

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — WINDERMERE, FLORIDA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Publix Super Markets Inc in WINDERMERE, FLORIDA
Employer Publix Super Markets Inc Report ID 2021119470
Address 13450 Summerport Village Parkway City, State ZIP WINDERMERE, FLORIDA 34786
Event Date November 2, 2021 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker Source of Injury Knives, unspecified or n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 445110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 28.47000, -81.58000

Incident Narrative

On November 2, 2021, an employee was opening a bag using a small knife when the knife contacted their left little finger, resulting in an amputation of the soft tissue of the fingertip.

Incident Summary

On November 2, 2021, a worker at Publix Super Markets Inc in WINDERMERE, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with knives, unspecified or n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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