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OSHA: Hospitalization involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at Rowa, Inc. (CROYDON, PENNSYLVANIA, USA)

[WORKPLACE INJURY]

Nov 5, 2018 · BD Rowa · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · CROYDON, PENNSYLVANIA, USA

All Incidents

Failure Mode

WORKPLACE INJURY

Event Date

Nov 5, 2018

Primary Entity

BD Rowa

Robotic Platform

Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer

Jurisdiction / Location

CROYDON, PENNSYLVANIA, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

An employee was on a palletizer when it fell on top of him, resulting in a cut to the head and a broken jaw.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

BD RowaView Manufacturer

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 Rowa, Inc.?

An employee was on a palletizer when it fell on top of him, resulting in a cut to the head and a broken jaw.

What injuries occurred in this incident at Rowa, Inc.?

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