OSHA: Hospitalization involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at Bunge Milling, Inc. (DANVILLE, ILLINOIS, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Feb 23, 2022 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · DANVILLE, ILLINOIS, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Feb 23, 2022
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer
Jurisdiction / Location
DANVILLE, ILLINOIS, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On February 23, 2022, an employee was operating an automatic palletizer machine. The employee approached the chain conveyor to adjust a crooked slip sheet on a pallet when their pullover sweatshirt sleeve was caught in the moving chain conveyor. The employee slipped on the concrete floor while attempting to free the sleeve from the chain conveyor and fell, sustaining a fractured left arm above the elbow. The employee was hospitalized.
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 Bunge Milling, Inc.?
On February 23, 2022, an employee was operating an automatic palletizer machine. The employee approached the chain conveyor to adjust a crooked slip sheet on a pallet when their pullover sweatshirt sleeve was caught in the moving chain conveyor. The employee slipped on the concrete floor while attempting to free the sleeve from the chain conveyor and fell, sustaining a fractured left arm above the elbow. The employee was hospitalized.
What injuries occurred in this incident at Bunge Milling, Inc.?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.