Publix Super Markets, Inc
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified — Fractures — OCALA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix Super Markets, Inc | Report ID | 2025054922 |
| Address | 9570 SW 62nd Avenue Rd | City, State ZIP | OCALA, FLORIDA 34476 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.08000, -82.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on an A-frame ladder picking cereal from a rack to hand to another employee. The employee shifted and the ladder fell, causing the employee to fall to the floor approximately 5-6 feet below. The employee sustained a fractured left leg.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2025, a worker at Publix Super Markets, Inc in OCALA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 165 severe injury reports involving "Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified injuries.
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