Publix Super Markets
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — WEST MELBOURNE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix Super Markets | Report ID | 2023087736 |
| Address | 2261 W Newhaven Ave. | City, State ZIP | WEST MELBOURNE, FLORIDA 32904 |
| Event Date | August 23, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1694061 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.06000, -80.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a bone-in pork loin on a bandsaw and amputated a fingertip.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2023, a worker at Publix Super Markets in WEST MELBOURNE, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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 amputation.
Context
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