Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Fractures — DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix Super Markets, Inc. | Report ID | 20231110831 |
| Address | 777 SW 12th Avenue | City, State ZIP | DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA 33442 |
| Event Date | November 27, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Secondary Source | Guardrails, road dividers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.30000, -80.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 27, 2023, at approximately 8:46 AM, an employee was operating a stand-up powered industrial truck (PIT) on the loading dock of the warehouse when his left leg was caught between the PIT and a guardrail, resulting in a fractured lower leg.
Incident Summary
On November 27, 2023, a worker at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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