Tragic Workplace Accident: 18-Year-Old Dies from Rare Neck Injury
An 18-year-old worker in India died after a heavy metal object struck his head, causing a rare and devastating cervical spine fracture.
The impact shattered his C5 and C6 vertebrae, pushing bone into his spinal canal. Despite emergency treatment, he passed away two days later. Doctors say the injury was so unusual it didn’t fit any known spinal classification system.
Published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports, the case is a stark reminder of the importance of workplace safety, helmet use, and protection from overhead hazards — because one moment can change everything.
