OSHA: Hospitalization involving Industrial Robot / Workcell at Graham Packaging Company (FREMONT, OHIO, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Jul 28, 2016 · Physical AI Entity · Industrial Robot / Workcell · FREMONT, OHIO, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Jul 28, 2016
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Industrial Robot / Workcell
Jurisdiction / Location
FREMONT, OHIO, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An employee was unjamming a part in a nearby machine when she stepped back into an unguarded robotic material handler. The handler caught her left leg, breaking her fibula and severely lacerating her leg from the kneecap to the ankle. She required 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 Graham Packaging Company?
An employee was unjamming a part in a nearby machine when she stepped back into an unguarded robotic material handler. The handler caught her left leg, breaking her fibula and severely lacerating her leg from the kneecap to the ankle. She required surgery.
What injuries occurred in this incident at Graham Packaging Company?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.