OSHA: Hospitalization involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at COLGATE PALMOLIVE COMPANY (MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Nov 21, 2015 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Nov 21, 2015
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer
Jurisdiction / Location
MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An employee slipped, fell, and broke his wrist in an attempt to adjust boxes on a pallet that was on the palletizer.
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 COLGATE PALMOLIVE COMPANY?
An employee slipped, fell, and broke his wrist in an attempt to adjust boxes on a pallet that was on the palletizer.
What injuries occurred in this incident at COLGATE PALMOLIVE COMPANY?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.