OSHA: Amputation involving Industrial Robot / Workcell at Parkdale Mills,Inc. (LEESBURG, ALABAMA, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Dec 26, 2018 · Physical AI Entity · Industrial Robot / Workcell · LEESBURG, ALABAMA, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Dec 26, 2018
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Industrial Robot / Workcell
Jurisdiction / Location
LEESBURG, ALABAMA, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An employee was removing lint from a monitor behind a robot. As the employee was pulling his hand out of the docking piece, the robot moved and caught his finger between the docking piece and the flat piece of metal on the bottom of the robot. The tip of his right little 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 Parkdale Mills,Inc.?
An employee was removing lint from a monitor behind a robot. As the employee was pulling his hand out of the docking piece, the robot moved and caught his finger between the docking piece and the flat piece of metal on the bottom of the robot. The tip of his right little finger was amputated.
What injuries occurred in this incident at Parkdale Mills,Inc.?
The incident resulted in 0 hospitalization(s) and 1 amputation(s). Official determination: Amputation.