Publix Super Market

Fall on same level unspecified — Fractures — CULLMAN, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Publix Super Market in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
Employer Publix Super Market Report ID 2024010968
Address 1104 Cullman Shopping Center NW City, State ZIP CULLMAN, ALABAMA 35055
Event Date January 31, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Knee(s)
Event Type Fall on same level unspecified Source of Injury Other constructed surface
Secondary Source Source, secondary source unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 445110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 34.18000, -86.84000

Incident Narrative

An employee was placing product on a hand cart. She turned and fell; her kneecap struck the ground and was broken.

Incident Summary

On January 31, 2024, a worker at Publix Super Market in CULLMAN, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level unspecified, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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