Publix Supermarkets, Inc.
Struck against stationary object n.e.c. — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — RIVERVIEW, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix Supermarkets, Inc. | Report ID | 2024043679 |
| Address | Summerfield Crossings, 13154 US Highway 301 S | City, State ZIP | RIVERVIEW, FLORIDA 33578 |
| Event Date | April 27, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Shelves, shelving, racks |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.79000, -82.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was retrieving supplies from a cabinet while standing on a step stool. The ring on their middle finger was caught on the shelving as the employee descended the step stool, resulting in a finger avulsion.
Incident Summary
On April 27, 2024, a worker at Publix Supermarkets, Inc. in RIVERVIEW, FLORIDA suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object n.e.c., with shelves, shelving, racks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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