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OSHA: Amputation involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at Philadelphia Macaroni Company (GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA, USA)

[WORKPLACE INJURY]

Mar 7, 2024 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA, USA

All Incidents

Failure Mode

WORKPLACE INJURY

Event Date

Mar 7, 2024

Primary Entity

Physical AI Entity

Robotic Platform

Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer

Jurisdiction / Location

GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

An employee was unjamming a palletizer when their right thumb was amputated by the palletizer plate.

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 Philadelphia Macaroni Company?

An employee was unjamming a palletizer when their right thumb was amputated by the palletizer plate.

What injuries occurred in this incident at Philadelphia Macaroni Company?

The incident resulted in 0 hospitalization(s) and 1 amputation(s). Official determination: Amputation.