OSHA: Hospitalization involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at Plastipak Packaging, Inc (WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Jan 10, 2016 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Jan 10, 2016
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer
Jurisdiction / Location
WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An employee was injured while operating a plastic bottle palletizer. The employee was caught in the moving components of the machine and suffered skull, neck, and jaw fractures.
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 Plastipak Packaging, Inc?
An employee was injured while operating a plastic bottle palletizer. The employee was caught in the moving components of the machine and suffered skull, neck, and jaw fractures.
What injuries occurred in this incident at Plastipak Packaging, Inc?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.