OSHA: Hospitalization involving Industrial Robot / Workcell at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama L.L.C. (MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, USA)

[WORKPLACE INJURY]

Jul 6, 2016 · Hyundai Motor Company · Industrial Robot / Workcell · MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, USA

Failure Mode

WORKPLACE INJURY

Event Date

Jul 6, 2016

Primary Entity

Hyundai Motor Company

Robotic Platform

Industrial Robot / Workcell

Jurisdiction / Location

MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

An employee was performing an air check on a robot in the clear coat booth in the paint shop. He received an electrical shock to his left hand while removing a metal cover, resulting in hospitalization due to internal injures.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

Hyundai Motor CompanyView Manufacturer

Hardware Platform

Industrial Robot / Workcell

Operational Sectors

Physical AI / Robotics

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • 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 Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama L.L.C.?

An employee was performing an air check on a robot in the clear coat booth in the paint shop. He received an electrical shock to his left hand while removing a metal cover, resulting in hospitalization due to internal injures.

What injuries occurred in this incident at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama L.L.C.?

The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.