OSHA: Hospitalization involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at AFP Advanced Food Products, LLC. (CLEAR LAKE, WISCONSIN, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Dec 28, 2020 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · CLEAR LAKE, WISCONSIN, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Dec 28, 2020
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer
Jurisdiction / Location
CLEAR LAKE, WISCONSIN, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On 12/28/2020, while an employee was attempting to fix a pallet that was stuck to a palletizer, a photoelectric sensor on the palletizer tripped, causing a metal plate (apron) to retract. When the plate retracted, 11 cases of product dropped onto the employee's head, shoulder, and wrist, resulting in a small subarachnoid bleed and a sprain in their right wrist.
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 AFP Advanced Food Products, LLC.?
On 12/28/2020, while an employee was attempting to fix a pallet that was stuck to a palletizer, a photoelectric sensor on the palletizer tripped, causing a metal plate (apron) to retract. When the plate retracted, 11 cases of product dropped onto the employee's head, shoulder, and wrist, resulting in a small subarachnoid bleed and a sprain in their right wrist.
What injuries occurred in this incident at AFP Advanced Food Products, LLC.?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.