OSHA: Hospitalization involving Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) / AMR at JOHN DEERE COMPANY (MILAN, ILLINOIS, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]May 29, 2018 · John Deere · Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) / AMR · MILAN, ILLINOIS, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
May 29, 2018
Primary Entity
John Deere
Robotic Platform
Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) / AMR
Jurisdiction / Location
MILAN, ILLINOIS, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On May 29, 2018, the injured employee was standing between two automated guided vehicle (AGV) train cars adjusting a crate. Another employee drove alongside the injured employee's AGV in his own AGV. Cargo on the second employee's AGV struck a car on the injured employee's AGV train. This caused the cars to fish tail and the injured employee's left leg was caught between two cars fracturing the fibula.
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 JOHN DEERE COMPANY?
On May 29, 2018, the injured employee was standing between two automated guided vehicle (AGV) train cars adjusting a crate. Another employee drove alongside the injured employee's AGV in his own AGV. Cargo on the second employee's AGV struck a car on the injured employee's AGV train. This caused the cars to fish tail and the injured employee's left leg was caught between two cars fracturing the fibula.
What injuries occurred in this incident at JOHN DEERE COMPANY?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.