OSHA: Hospitalization involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at ALAN WIRE COMPANY (SIKESTON, MISSOURI, USA)

[WORKPLACE INJURY]

Aug 19, 2022 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · SIKESTON, MISSOURI, USA

Failure Mode

WORKPLACE INJURY

Event Date

Aug 19, 2022

Primary Entity

Physical AI Entity

Robotic Platform

Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer

Jurisdiction / Location

SIKESTON, MISSOURI, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

An employee was cleaning out a palletizer. The palletizer moved and its platform plate pinned the employee's left thigh against the frame of a holding table surface. The employee sustained contusions to the leg.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

Physical AI Entity

Hardware Platform

Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer

Operational Sectors

Physical AI / Robotics

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • 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 ALAN WIRE COMPANY?

An employee was cleaning out a palletizer. The palletizer moved and its platform plate pinned the employee's left thigh against the frame of a holding table surface. The employee sustained contusions to the leg.

What injuries occurred in this incident at ALAN WIRE COMPANY?

The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.