OSHA: Hospitalization involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at DS SERVICES OF AMERICA, INC. (HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, ARKANSAS, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Sep 10, 2023 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, ARKANSAS, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Sep 10, 2023
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer
Jurisdiction / Location
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, ARKANSAS, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An employee was walking from a palletizer to the production line conveyor to get a case of water to finish off a damaged pallet. He tripped on an uneven part of the floor (a drain that was 3/8-inch deep, 5-inches wide, and 5-feet long) and fell sustaining a broken left femur.
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 DS SERVICES OF AMERICA, INC.?
An employee was walking from a palletizer to the production line conveyor to get a case of water to finish off a damaged pallet. He tripped on an uneven part of the floor (a drain that was 3/8-inch deep, 5-inches wide, and 5-feet long) and fell sustaining a broken left femur.
What injuries occurred in this incident at DS SERVICES OF AMERICA, INC.?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.