# Fractures at Publix Super Markets, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2016010528` · 1/20/2016 · ROYAL PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to tripping, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Floor, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Plastic wrap
## Employer
- **Name:** Publix Super Markets, Inc.
- **Location:** 11977 Southern Blvd., ROYAL PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, 33411
- **NAICS:** 445110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was removing boxes from a pallet in the receiving area.  The employee removed the shrink wrap and placed it on the floor. While removing the boxes his feet got caught on the shrink wrap causing him to fall on his side and fracture a hip.

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