OSHA: Amputation involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at Continental Tire (CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Apr 10, 2025 · Continental AG · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Apr 10, 2025
Primary Entity
Continental AG
Robotic Platform
Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer
Jurisdiction / Location
CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
At about 6:45 a.m. on April 10th, 2025, an employee was lining up a pallet on a mixer palletizer. While he was lifting and placing the pallet on the palletizer, it came down on his right middle finger and crushed it against the machine. He suffered an amputation to the fingertip.
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 Continental Tire?
At about 6:45 a.m. on April 10th, 2025, an employee was lining up a pallet on a mixer palletizer. While he was lifting and placing the pallet on the palletizer, it came down on his right middle finger and crushed it against the machine. He suffered an amputation to the fingertip.
What injuries occurred in this incident at Continental Tire?
The incident resulted in 0 hospitalization(s) and 1 amputation(s). Official determination: Amputation.