OSHA: Amputation involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at M&G Polymers USA, LLC (APPLE GROVE, WEST VIRGINIA, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Dec 7, 2018 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · APPLE GROVE, WEST VIRGINIA, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Dec 7, 2018
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer
Jurisdiction / Location
APPLE GROVE, WEST VIRGINIA, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An employee was cleaning out a piece of equipment prior to restarting. The palletizer noise dampening lid dropped on the employee's right thumb after the shock absorber failed resulting in amputation of the thumb.
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 M&G Polymers USA, LLC?
An employee was cleaning out a piece of equipment prior to restarting. The palletizer noise dampening lid dropped on the employee's right thumb after the shock absorber failed resulting in amputation of the thumb.
What injuries occurred in this incident at M&G Polymers USA, LLC?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 1 amputation(s). Official determination: Amputation.