OSHA: Hospitalization involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at EXEL, INC. (HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Jul 13, 2015 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Jul 13, 2015
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer
Jurisdiction / Location
HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An employee was monitoring a palletizer machine. The employee climbed up onto the machine to clear a jam at which time the machine completed its cycle. The employee suffered an injury to her right ankle and was admitted to the hospital for treatment and surgery.
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 EXEL, INC.?
An employee was monitoring a palletizer machine. The employee climbed up onto the machine to clear a jam at which time the machine completed its cycle. The employee suffered an injury to her right ankle and was admitted to the hospital for treatment and surgery.
What injuries occurred in this incident at EXEL, INC.?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.