OSHA: Hospitalization involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at Colorado Petroleum Products Company (DENVER, COLORADO, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Sep 18, 2017 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · DENVER, COLORADO, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Sep 18, 2017
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer
Jurisdiction / Location
DENVER, COLORADO, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An employee was working on a palletizer, went to the back side of the machine, and was struck by/caught between the machine's ram and frame. The employee suffered broken ribs and other injuries. The machine's guard had been bypassed at the time of the incident.
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 Colorado Petroleum Products Company?
An employee was working on a palletizer, went to the back side of the machine, and was struck by/caught between the machine's ram and frame. The employee suffered broken ribs and other injuries. The machine's guard had been bypassed at the time of the incident.
What injuries occurred in this incident at Colorado Petroleum Products Company?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.