Publix
Injured by object held or wielded by person — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — BELLEAIR BLUFFS, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix | Report ID | 2024021084 |
| Address | 2770 West Bay Drive | City, State ZIP | BELLEAIR BLUFFS, FLORIDA 33770 |
| Event Date | February 5, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by object held or wielded by person | Source of Injury | Machine and tool parts, accessories n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Fencing and screening material | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.91000, -82.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying used deli slicer blades to dispose of them in a recycle bin outside the store. The employee tripped over some plastic mesh near the dumpster area and the blades lacerated their left forearm. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 5, 2024, a worker at Publix in BELLEAIR BLUFFS, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as injured by object held or wielded by person, with machine and tool parts, accessories n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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