Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — DACULA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Publix Super Markets, Inc. | Report ID | 2022010767 |
| Address | 445 Hurricane Trail | City, State ZIP | DACULA, GEORGIA 30019 |
| Event Date | January 26, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Garage doors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.98000, -83.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a roll-up loading bay door. The door was activated while the employee's right hand was in the wheel track. The employee's right ring fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On January 26, 2022, a worker at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in DACULA, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with garage doors identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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