PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified — Fractures — DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. in 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.

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