Publix Super Markets, Inc

Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — BELLEAIR BLUFFS, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Publix Super Markets, Inc in BELLEAIR BLUFFS, FLORIDA
Employer Publix Super Markets, Inc Report ID 2024042945
Address 2770 West Bay Dr. City, State ZIP BELLEAIR BLUFFS, FLORIDA 33770
Event Date April 3, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hip joint(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to slip or trip Source of Injury Other constructed surface
Secondary Source Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
Industry (NAICS) 445110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 27.91000, -82.81000

Incident Narrative

An employee was slicing and packing meat when they tripped over the meat slicer cord and fell to the ground, fracturing their left hip.

Incident Summary

On April 3, 2024, a worker at Publix Super Markets, Inc in BELLEAIR BLUFFS, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the hip joint(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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