OSHA: Hospitalization involving Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) / AMR at Silgan Dispensing Grandview (GRANDVIEW, MISSOURI, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Dec 29, 2022 · Physical AI Entity · Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) / AMR · GRANDVIEW, MISSOURI, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Dec 29, 2022
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) / AMR
Jurisdiction / Location
GRANDVIEW, MISSOURI, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An employee had been moving a tote using a pallet jack. An automatic guided vehicle (AGV) picked up a tote and was transporting it to another location when it struck the pallet jack, pushing the pallet jack into the employee who was then caught between the pallet jack and a column. The employee sustained a laceration and fracture of the left leg that required surgery.
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 Silgan Dispensing Grandview?
An employee had been moving a tote using a pallet jack. An automatic guided vehicle (AGV) picked up a tote and was transporting it to another location when it struck the pallet jack, pushing the pallet jack into the employee who was then caught between the pallet jack and a column. The employee sustained a laceration and fracture of the left leg that required surgery.
What injuries occurred in this incident at Silgan Dispensing Grandview?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.