OSHA: Hospitalization involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at Continenetal Dairy Facility Southwest (LITTLEFIELD, TEXAS, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Jan 30, 2021 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · LITTLEFIELD, TEXAS, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Jan 30, 2021
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer
Jurisdiction / Location
LITTLEFIELD, TEXAS, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An employee was performing maintenance on a conveyor in the powder area when the adjacent palletizer actuated, pinning the employee between the conveyor and the palletizer. The employee sustained a fractured nose.
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 Continenetal Dairy Facility Southwest?
An employee was performing maintenance on a conveyor in the powder area when the adjacent palletizer actuated, pinning the employee between the conveyor and the palletizer. The employee sustained a fractured nose.
What injuries occurred in this incident at Continenetal Dairy Facility Southwest?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.