OSHA: Hospitalization involving Industrial Robot / Workcell at Seats, Inc. (REEDSBURG, WISCONSIN, USA)

[WORKPLACE INJURY]

Mar 3, 2015 · Physical AI Entity · Industrial Robot / Workcell · REEDSBURG, WISCONSIN, USA

Failure Mode

WORKPLACE INJURY

Event Date

Mar 3, 2015

Primary Entity

Physical AI Entity

Robotic Platform

Industrial Robot / Workcell

Jurisdiction / Location

REEDSBURG, WISCONSIN, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

A robotic arm pinned an employee's head to a CNC machine while he was performing maintenance work.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

Physical AI Entity

Hardware Platform

Industrial Robot / Workcell

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 Seats, Inc.?

A robotic arm pinned an employee's head to a CNC machine while he was performing maintenance work.

What injuries occurred in this incident at Seats, Inc.?

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