OSHA: Hospitalization involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at Ring Container (KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS, USA)

[WORKPLACE INJURY]

Apr 19, 2017 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS, USA

Failure Mode

WORKPLACE INJURY

Event Date

Apr 19, 2017

Primary Entity

Physical AI Entity

Robotic Platform

Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer

Jurisdiction / Location

KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

An employee was packing bottles on a palletizer when his left hand was caught between a pallet and the palletizer, crushing four fingers. The palletizer was unguarded at the time.

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 Ring Container?

An employee was packing bottles on a palletizer when his left hand was caught between a pallet and the palletizer, crushing four fingers. The palletizer was unguarded at the time.

What injuries occurred in this incident at Ring Container?

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