PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified — Fractures — DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. | Report ID | 20231211037 |
| Address | 777 SW 12 Ave | City, State ZIP | DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA 33442 |
| Event Date | December 3, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1715419 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.30000, -80.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing at the rear of a double pallet jack. Another double jack approached, and the employee's lower leg was caught between the two pieces of equipment. He suffered a broken tibia and fibula.
Incident Summary
On December 3, 2023, a worker at PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. in DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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