Publix
Injured by object held or wielded by person — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix | Report ID | 20241211674 |
| Address | 4791 Estero Blvd | City, State ZIP | FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA 33931 |
| Event Date | December 18, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Thumb(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by object held or wielded by person | Source of Injury | Garbage, recyclables, debris n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Knives | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.43000, -81.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was taking trash out to the dumpster when they were cut by a knife in the trash, resulting in a laceration to their left thumb.
Incident Summary
On December 18, 2024, a worker at Publix in FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as injured by object held or wielded by person, with garbage, recyclables, debris n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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