OSHA: Hospitalization involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at Del Sol Food Co (BRENHAM, TEXAS, USA)

[WORKPLACE INJURY]

Mar 8, 2023 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · BRENHAM, TEXAS, USA

Failure Mode

WORKPLACE INJURY

Event Date

Mar 8, 2023

Primary Entity

Physical AI Entity

Robotic Platform

Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer

Jurisdiction / Location

BRENHAM, TEXAS, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

An employee was walking near the de-palletizer machine when they fell to the concrete ground and sustained a broken left hip. The employee later found that a piece of glass was stuck in their boot that caused them to fall.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

Physical AI Entity

Hardware Platform

Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer

Operational Sectors

Physical AI / Robotics

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • 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 Del Sol Food Co?

An employee was walking near the de-palletizer machine when they fell to the concrete ground and sustained a broken left hip. The employee later found that a piece of glass was stuck in their boot that caused them to fall.

What injuries occurred in this incident at Del Sol Food Co?

The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.