OSHA: Amputation involving Industrial Robot / Workcell at HP HOOD LLC (PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Sep 27, 2023 · HP Inc. · Industrial Robot / Workcell · PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Sep 27, 2023
Primary Entity
HP Inc.
Robotic Platform
Industrial Robot / Workcell
Jurisdiction / Location
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
A mechanic was performing preventative maintenance on a robot. The employee noticed the right grease port next to the pallet pusher bar was blocked, so they notified the operator. The employee moved to the next grease port as the operator moved the pusher bar. The pusher bar then moved on both the left and right side in tandem, causing it to contact the mechanics right middle finger at the grease port hole. The employee suffered a middle fingertip amputation and a fracture to the tip of the bone.
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 HP HOOD LLC?
A mechanic was performing preventative maintenance on a robot. The employee noticed the right grease port next to the pallet pusher bar was blocked, so they notified the operator. The employee moved to the next grease port as the operator moved the pusher bar. The pusher bar then moved on both the left and right side in tandem, causing it to contact the mechanics right middle finger at the grease port hole. The employee suffered a middle fingertip amputation and a fracture to the tip of the bone.
What injuries occurred in this incident at HP HOOD LLC?
The incident resulted in 0 hospitalization(s) and 1 amputation(s). Official determination: Amputation.