Publix Distribution Center
Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning — Bruises, contusions — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix Distribution Center | Report ID | 2025054762 |
| Address | 9786 West Beaver St. | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32220 |
| Event Date | May 20, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning | Source of Injury | Batteries |
| Secondary Source | Batteries | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.31000, -81.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing the battery on a forklift and caught his right forearm between two batteries. He was hospitalized for treatment of a contusion.
Incident Summary
On May 20, 2025, a worker at Publix Distribution Center in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered bruises, contusions to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught or wedged between objects nonrunning, with batteries identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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