Garelick Farms LLC
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Garelick Farms LLC | Report ID | 2019088096 |
| Address | 117 Cumberland Blvd | City, State ZIP | BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY 08016 |
| Event Date | August 7, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424430 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.10000, -74.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee went to remove a gladhand lock from a trailer when a yard jockey backed up and struck the employee, resulting in broken/bruised ribs and a collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2019, a worker at Garelick Farms LLC in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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