OSHA: Amputation involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. (VALDOSTA, GEORGIA, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Aug 11, 2023 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · VALDOSTA, GEORGIA, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Aug 11, 2023
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer
Jurisdiction / Location
VALDOSTA, GEORGIA, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
A palletizer machine malfunctioned, causing a backup in the box stacker. An employee was removing boxes from the line manually when their left middle finger got caught underneath a belt and the distal portion of the finger was amputated.
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 Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc.?
A palletizer machine malfunctioned, causing a backup in the box stacker. An employee was removing boxes from the line manually when their left middle finger got caught underneath a belt and the distal portion of the finger was amputated.
What injuries occurred in this incident at Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc.?
The incident resulted in 0 hospitalization(s) and 1 amputation(s). Official determination: Amputation.