OSHA: Hospitalization involving Industrial Robot / Workcell at NTN-Bower Corporation (MACOMB, ILLINOIS, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Jan 9, 2023 · Physical AI Entity · Industrial Robot / Workcell · MACOMB, ILLINOIS, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Jan 9, 2023
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Industrial Robot / Workcell
Jurisdiction / Location
MACOMB, ILLINOIS, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On January 9, 2023, at 9:30 p.m., an employee was repairing a robotic machine that had been dropping parts. After making initial repairs, the operator cycled the machine but the problem was still not corrected. The machine operator left the area and upon returning, the injured employee was found pinned by the robot between the grabbing arms and the area where the robot places the parts. The employee suffered a lacerated spleen, lacerated pancreas, a hole in the stomach, a hole in the aorta, and other injuries to the chest and abdomen.
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 NTN-Bower Corporation?
On January 9, 2023, at 9:30 p.m., an employee was repairing a robotic machine that had been dropping parts. After making initial repairs, the operator cycled the machine but the problem was still not corrected. The machine operator left the area and upon returning, the injured employee was found pinned by the robot between the grabbing arms and the area where the robot places the parts. The employee suffered a lacerated spleen, lacerated pancreas, a hole in the stomach, a hole in the aorta, and other injuries to the chest and abdomen.
What injuries occurred in this incident at NTN-Bower Corporation?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.