OSHA: Hospitalization involving Industrial Robot / Workcell at Lincoln Lumber Georgia, LLC (UNION POINT, GEORGIA, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Jun 1, 2021 · Physical AI Entity · Industrial Robot / Workcell · UNION POINT, GEORGIA, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Jun 1, 2021
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Industrial Robot / Workcell
Jurisdiction / Location
UNION POINT, GEORGIA, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An employee was observing a robot stacking lumber onto pallets for shipment. The robot's arm picked up a piece of lumber to place on a pallet, then swung and struck the employee's face. The employee was hospitalized with a jaw fracture, loss of teeth, and an open wound to the right side of the mouth.
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 Lincoln Lumber Georgia, LLC?
An employee was observing a robot stacking lumber onto pallets for shipment. The robot's arm picked up a piece of lumber to place on a pallet, then swung and struck the employee's face. The employee was hospitalized with a jaw fracture, loss of teeth, and an open wound to the right side of the mouth.
What injuries occurred in this incident at Lincoln Lumber Georgia, LLC?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.