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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019021661 · 2/14/2019 · PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered

Employer

Name
PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
Location
445 HURRICANE TRAIL, DACULA, GEORGIA, 30019
NAICS
445110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On February 14, 2019, a truck mechanic sustained the amputation of his left index fingertip while inspecting work he had performed on a forklift while it was running. The employee had replaced the drive wheel on the forklift.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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