OSHA: Hospitalization involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at SUNRIVER OF IDAHO, INC. (ABERDEEN, IDAHO, USA)

[WORKPLACE INJURY]

Jul 17, 2017 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · ABERDEEN, IDAHO, USA

Failure Mode

WORKPLACE INJURY

Event Date

Jul 17, 2017

Primary Entity

Physical AI Entity

Robotic Platform

Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer

Jurisdiction / Location

ABERDEEN, IDAHO, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

An employee was attempting to unjam stackable potato boxes on a box palletizer when the machine began operating and crushed the employee's skull. The palletizer was not locked out 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 SUNRIVER OF IDAHO, INC.?

An employee was attempting to unjam stackable potato boxes on a box palletizer when the machine began operating and crushed the employee's skull. The palletizer was not locked out at the time.

What injuries occurred in this incident at SUNRIVER OF IDAHO, INC.?

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