OSHA: Hospitalization involving Industrial Robot / Workcell at Jefferson Southern Corp. (ROCKMART, GEORGIA, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Jan 6, 2016 · Physical AI Entity · Industrial Robot / Workcell · ROCKMART, GEORGIA, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Jan 6, 2016
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Industrial Robot / Workcell
Jurisdiction / Location
ROCKMART, GEORGIA, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
A maintenance employee was troubleshooting a production line when the employee got caught between a welding parts machine and a robot while adjusting a sensor. The employee was hospitalized with a broken nose, fractured neck, fractured back, and two fractured ribs.
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 Jefferson Southern Corp.?
A maintenance employee was troubleshooting a production line when the employee got caught between a welding parts machine and a robot while adjusting a sensor. The employee was hospitalized with a broken nose, fractured neck, fractured back, and two fractured ribs.
What injuries occurred in this incident at Jefferson Southern Corp.?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.