OSHA: Amputation involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC (ELMSFORD, NEW YORK, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Jan 24, 2023 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · ELMSFORD, NEW YORK, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Jan 24, 2023
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer
Jurisdiction / Location
ELMSFORD, NEW YORK, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
At 7:10 a.m. on January 24, 2023, an employee had just cleared a jam on an empty pallet conveyor and was walking back to the palletizer when he noticed that one of the chains conveying the empty pallets was not aligned on its track. The machine was paused; he picked up the chain about 8 inches from the sprocket with his left hand. The conveyor then continued its cycle and his left-hand fingers were pulled into the chain and sprocket. He suffered three broken fingers and an amputation to the little fingertip.
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 Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC?
At 7:10 a.m. on January 24, 2023, an employee had just cleared a jam on an empty pallet conveyor and was walking back to the palletizer when he noticed that one of the chains conveying the empty pallets was not aligned on its track. The machine was paused; he picked up the chain about 8 inches from the sprocket with his left hand. The conveyor then continued its cycle and his left-hand fingers were pulled into the chain and sprocket. He suffered three broken fingers and an amputation to the little fingertip.
What injuries occurred in this incident at Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 1 amputation(s). Official determination: Amputation.