OSHA: Hospitalization involving Industrial Robot / Workcell at ES3, LLC (YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Apr 13, 2015 · Physical AI Entity · Industrial Robot / Workcell · YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Apr 13, 2015
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Industrial Robot / Workcell
Jurisdiction / Location
YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On or about April 13, 2015, at 1:50 p.m., a maintenance employee entered a robot cell to determine why the robot stopped working. He either fell off of the work platform or was struck by the work platform or robot, sustaining a compound fracture to his right leg and significant soft tissue damage to his right shoulder. He was hospitalized.
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 ES3, LLC?
On or about April 13, 2015, at 1:50 p.m., a maintenance employee entered a robot cell to determine why the robot stopped working. He either fell off of the work platform or was struck by the work platform or robot, sustaining a compound fracture to his right leg and significant soft tissue damage to his right shoulder. He was hospitalized.
What injuries occurred in this incident at ES3, LLC?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.