OSHA: Hospitalization involving Industrial Robot / Workcell at Grob Systems, Inc. (BLUFFTON, OHIO, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Jul 27, 2015 · Physical AI Entity · Industrial Robot / Workcell · BLUFFTON, OHIO, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Jul 27, 2015
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Industrial Robot / Workcell
Jurisdiction / Location
BLUFFTON, OHIO, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On July 27, 2015, Employee 1 was hospitalized after being struck in the head by a robotic arm. The employee became unconscious briefly and sustained a laceration injury. On August 12, 2015, Employee 2 was hospitalized after sustaining a foot injury while operating a new stand-up type forklift. The employee's foot was crushed in between a cabinet and the forklift that the worker was operating.
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 Grob Systems, Inc.?
On July 27, 2015, Employee 1 was hospitalized after being struck in the head by a robotic arm. The employee became unconscious briefly and sustained a laceration injury. On August 12, 2015, Employee 2 was hospitalized after sustaining a foot injury while operating a new stand-up type forklift. The employee's foot was crushed in between a cabinet and the forklift that the worker was operating.
What injuries occurred in this incident at Grob Systems, Inc.?
The incident resulted in 2 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.