Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix Super Markets, Inc. | Report ID | 20231211543 |
| Address | 9041 SW 107th avenue | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33176 |
| Event Date | December 20, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.68000, -80.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was dislodging a pallet that was stuck when boxes of product fell onto them, causing them to fall to the ground. The employee suffered a fractured femur.
Incident Summary
On December 20, 2023, a worker at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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