OSHA: Hospitalization involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at City Brewing Company, LLC (LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Jun 12, 2023 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Jun 12, 2023
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer
Jurisdiction / Location
LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An employee was standing on top of a stack of pallets approximately 3 feet, 9 inches tall to adjust a conveyor near a palletizer. The employee lost his balance when coming down from the pallets and fell to the concrete floor below, resulting in a compound fracture to his left 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 City Brewing Company, LLC?
An employee was standing on top of a stack of pallets approximately 3 feet, 9 inches tall to adjust a conveyor near a palletizer. The employee lost his balance when coming down from the pallets and fell to the concrete floor below, resulting in a compound fracture to his left wrist.
What injuries occurred in this incident at City Brewing Company, LLC?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.