Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Nonroadway collision with other vehicle, unspecified — Fractures — DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix Super Markets, Inc. | Report ID | 2023109057 |
| Address | 777 SW 12TH AVE | City, State ZIP | DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA 33442 |
| Event Date | October 1, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Nonroadway collision with other vehicle, unspecified | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Secondary Source | Pallet jack-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1701058 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.30000, -80.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a ride-on double pallet jack when he was struck from behind by another pallet jack. Their lower right leg was caught resulting in fractures to the tibia and fibula.
Incident Summary
On October 1, 2023, a worker at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as nonroadway collision with other vehicle, unspecified, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 323 severe injury reports involving "Nonroadway collision with other vehicle, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Nonroadway collision with other vehicle, unspecified injuries.
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