OSHA: Amputation involving Industrial Robot / Workcell at Ford Motor Company (CINCINNATI, OHIO, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Sep 8, 2018 · Ford Motor Company · Industrial Robot / Workcell · CINCINNATI, OHIO, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Sep 8, 2018
Primary Entity
Ford Motor Company
Robotic Platform
Industrial Robot / Workcell
Jurisdiction / Location
CINCINNATI, OHIO, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An employee was changing a conveyor chain inside a robot cell. He pushed the transmission case forward to take the chain off the sprocket. The transmission case activated a photo sensor, which pushed the next case up the line. The employee's right index finger was then pinched in the chain, resulting in a finger amputation. The conveyor was not locked out at the time of the incident.
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 Ford Motor Company?
An employee was changing a conveyor chain inside a robot cell. He pushed the transmission case forward to take the chain off the sprocket. The transmission case activated a photo sensor, which pushed the next case up the line. The employee's right index finger was then pinched in the chain, resulting in a finger amputation. The conveyor was not locked out at the time of the incident.
What injuries occurred in this incident at Ford Motor Company?
The incident resulted in 0 hospitalization(s) and 1 amputation(s). Official determination: Amputation.