Publix Supermarkets, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Publix Supermarkets, Inc. | Report ID | 2024054683 |
| Address | 2562 Shallowford Rd. NE | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30345 |
| Event Date | May 29, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.86000, -84.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending a 4-foot step ladder. They missed the second rung and fell to the ground sustaining a skull fracture.
Incident Summary
On May 29, 2024, a worker at Publix Supermarkets, Inc. in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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