OSHA: Hospitalization involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at Essity Professional Hygiene North America LLC (CHEROKEE, ALABAMA, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Jan 12, 2022 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · CHEROKEE, ALABAMA, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Jan 12, 2022
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer
Jurisdiction / Location
CHEROKEE, ALABAMA, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
A product case had fallen into the T-car path of a palletizer, causing the T-car to stop. After lockout, an employee entered through an interlocked gate to remove the case. The employee was stepping past the T-Car when he stepped onto the rail of the T-car on the empty pallet slide. He slipped and fell backward, suffering a laceration to the back of the upper left leg (from the T-car slide rail) and a puncture wound to the back of the upper right leg (from the edge of a cable track pan).
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 Essity Professional Hygiene North America LLC?
A product case had fallen into the T-car path of a palletizer, causing the T-car to stop. After lockout, an employee entered through an interlocked gate to remove the case. The employee was stepping past the T-Car when he stepped onto the rail of the T-car on the empty pallet slide. He slipped and fell backward, suffering a laceration to the back of the upper left leg (from the T-car slide rail) and a puncture wound to the back of the upper right leg (from the edge of a cable track pan).
What injuries occurred in this incident at Essity Professional Hygiene North America LLC?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.