OSHA: Hospitalization involving Industrial Manipulator at REPUBLIC STEEL (CANTON, OHIO, USA)

[WORKPLACE INJURY]

Aug 16, 2017 · Physical AI Entity · Industrial Manipulator · CANTON, OHIO, USA

Failure Mode

WORKPLACE INJURY

Event Date

Aug 16, 2017

Primary Entity

Physical AI Entity

Robotic Platform

Industrial Manipulator

Jurisdiction / Location

CANTON, OHIO, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

An employee was about to step up onto a manipulator car in order to change a light when he slipped and fell onto the car and sustained multiple fractures to his left rib cage.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

Physical AI Entity

Hardware Platform

Industrial Manipulator

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 REPUBLIC STEEL?

An employee was about to step up onto a manipulator car in order to change a light when he slipped and fell onto the car and sustained multiple fractures to his left rib cage.

What injuries occurred in this incident at REPUBLIC STEEL?

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