PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. | Report ID | 20221211033 |
| Address | 4279 ROSWELL RD NE | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30342 |
| Event Date | December 20, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | 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 | 33.87000, -84.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 20, 2022, an employee was cutting bones from ribeye steaks using a band saw when their right ring finger contacted the blade, resulting in an amputation to the finger.
Incident Summary
On December 20, 2022, a worker at PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered amputations 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, amputation.
Context
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