# Fractures at Publix Super Markets, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2023109057` · 10/1/2023 · DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Lower leg(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Nonroadway collision with other vehicle, unspecified
- **Source:** Pallet jack-powered
- **Secondary source:** Pallet jack-powered
## Employer
- **Name:** Publix Super Markets, Inc.
- **Location:** 777 SW 12TH AVE, DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA, 33442
- **NAICS:** 445110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was operating a ride-on double pallet jack when he was struck from behind by another pallet jack. Their lower right leg was caught resulting in fractures to the tibia and fibula.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*