OSHA: Amputation involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at Quaker Oats (BRIDGEVIEW, ILLINOIS, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Feb 22, 2019 · PepsiCo · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · BRIDGEVIEW, ILLINOIS, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Feb 22, 2019
Primary Entity
PepsiCo
Robotic Platform
Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer
Jurisdiction / Location
BRIDGEVIEW, ILLINOIS, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An employee was checking the belt on the infeed conveyor of a palletizer. The belt began to move and pulled the employee's right middle finger into the running palletizer resulting in a fingertip amputation.
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 Quaker Oats?
An employee was checking the belt on the infeed conveyor of a palletizer. The belt began to move and pulled the employee's right middle finger into the running palletizer resulting in a fingertip amputation.
What injuries occurred in this incident at Quaker Oats?
The incident resulted in 0 hospitalization(s) and 1 amputation(s). Official determination: Amputation.