PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — SARASOTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. | Report ID | 2023032696 |
| Address | Publix Distribution Center, 6123 SAWYER ROAD | City, State ZIP | SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34238 |
| Event Date | March 26, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1660387 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.26000, -82.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was counting and tagging merchandise shipments while walking in the receiving dock area when they were struck by a forklift, resulting in lower leg lacerations and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 26, 2023, a worker at PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. in SARASOTA, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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