OSHA: Amputation involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at Morrison Milling (DENTON, TEXAS, USA)

[WORKPLACE INJURY]

Aug 31, 2016 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · DENTON, TEXAS, USA

Failure Mode

WORKPLACE INJURY

Event Date

Aug 31, 2016

Primary Entity

Physical AI Entity

Robotic Platform

Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer

Jurisdiction / Location

DENTON, TEXAS, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

An employee was cleaning the proximity switch on the palletizer machine and amputated two fingers at the second knuckle.

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 Morrison Milling?

An employee was cleaning the proximity switch on the palletizer machine and amputated two fingers at the second knuckle.

What injuries occurred in this incident at Morrison Milling?

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