OSHA: Amputation involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at Can Corporation of America Incorporated (BLANDON, PENNSYLVANIA, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Jun 24, 2017 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · BLANDON, PENNSYLVANIA, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Jun 24, 2017
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer
Jurisdiction / Location
BLANDON, PENNSYLVANIA, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An employee was cleaning the palletizer from the back side. The employee's left pinky finger was crushed between the conveyor cross beam and a pallet resulting in a partial amputation/avulsion. The palletizer was not running at the time.
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 Can Corporation of America Incorporated?
An employee was cleaning the palletizer from the back side. The employee's left pinky finger was crushed between the conveyor cross beam and a pallet resulting in a partial amputation/avulsion. The palletizer was not running at the time.
What injuries occurred in this incident at Can Corporation of America Incorporated?
The incident resulted in 0 hospitalization(s) and 1 amputation(s). Official determination: Amputation.