OSHA: Amputation involving Industrial Manipulator at Meadville Forging Company, L.P. (MEADVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Sep 12, 2017 · Physical AI Entity · Industrial Manipulator · MEADVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Sep 12, 2017
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Industrial Manipulator
Jurisdiction / Location
MEADVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An employee was operating a 2,500-ton vertical press while the machine was in idle mode. The employee was manually spinning the die manipulator when his right middle fingertip was caught and amputated in a pinch point while spinning the die manipulator.
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 Meadville Forging Company, L.P.?
An employee was operating a 2,500-ton vertical press while the machine was in idle mode. The employee was manually spinning the die manipulator when his right middle fingertip was caught and amputated in a pinch point while spinning the die manipulator.
What injuries occurred in this incident at Meadville Forging Company, L.P.?
The incident resulted in 0 hospitalization(s) and 1 amputation(s). Official determination: Amputation.