OSHA: Amputation involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at LSC Communication, Inc. (DWIGHT, ILLINOIS, USA)

[WORKPLACE INJURY]

Aug 4, 2017 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · DWIGHT, ILLINOIS, USA

Failure Mode

WORKPLACE INJURY

Event Date

Aug 4, 2017

Primary Entity

Physical AI Entity

Robotic Platform

Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer

Jurisdiction / Location

DWIGHT, ILLINOIS, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

On August 8, 2017, an employee was troubleshooting a malfunctioning palletizer when it cycled, catching and amputating his left ring fingertip between a pallet and the palletizer.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

Physical AI Entity

Hardware Platform

Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer

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 LSC Communication, Inc.?

On August 8, 2017, an employee was troubleshooting a malfunctioning palletizer when it cycled, catching and amputating his left ring fingertip between a pallet and the palletizer.

What injuries occurred in this incident at LSC Communication, Inc.?

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