OSHA: Hospitalization involving Industrial Robot / Workcell at ABB Inc. (JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Jan 5, 2015 · ABB · Industrial Robot / Workcell · JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Jan 5, 2015
Primary Entity
ABB
Robotic Platform
Industrial Robot / Workcell
Jurisdiction / Location
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
Employee 1 and employee 2 were operating a welding robot in the fabrication department. Employee 1 was loading a fin bank into the welding cell and was walking backwards into the welding cell while operating an overhead crane. Employee 1 stepped backwards into an open pit and fell approximately 8 feet. Employee 1 sustained the following injuries: fractured pelvis at both hip sockets, fractured ribs, fractured right elbow, fractured right shoulder. Employee 1 is hospitalized at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
System & Fleet Architecture
Operating Manufacturer
Hardware Platform
Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
US OSHA Severe Injury Reports (29 CFR 1904.39)
https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports
Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in this OSHA incident at ABB Inc.?
Employee 1 and employee 2 were operating a welding robot in the fabrication department. Employee 1 was loading a fin bank into the welding cell and was walking backwards into the welding cell while operating an overhead crane. Employee 1 stepped backwards into an open pit and fell approximately 8 feet. Employee 1 sustained the following injuries: fractured pelvis at both hip sockets, fractured ribs, fractured right elbow, fractured right shoulder. Employee 1 is hospitalized at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
What injuries occurred in this incident at ABB Inc.?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.