Carvana
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Whiplash — DELANCO, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Carvana | Report ID | 2020010948 |
| Address | 600 Creek Road | City, State ZIP | DELANCO, NEW JERSEY 08075 |
| Event Date | January 29, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Whiplash | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 441310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.04000, -74.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on a car carrier when he fell about 4 feet to the ground, striking his head and back. He suffered hyperextension of the neck, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 29, 2020, a worker at Carvana in DELANCO, NEW JERSEY suffered whiplash to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, 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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