OSHA: Hospitalization involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at Shasta Beverage, Inc. (HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Feb 22, 2016 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Feb 22, 2016
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer
Jurisdiction / Location
HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
The employee was troubleshooting a case alignment problem on the can line palletizer and noticed that the can case was misaligned. While he was examining the layer formation section of the palletizer, the machine cycled. The layer formation bar hit and fractured his right forearm.
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 Shasta Beverage, Inc.?
The employee was troubleshooting a case alignment problem on the can line palletizer and noticed that the can case was misaligned. While he was examining the layer formation section of the palletizer, the machine cycled. The layer formation bar hit and fractured his right forearm.
What injuries occurred in this incident at Shasta Beverage, Inc.?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.