OSHA: Amputation involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at SUPERIOR DAIRY (CANTON, OHIO, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Feb 13, 2018 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · CANTON, OHIO, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Feb 13, 2018
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer
Jurisdiction / Location
CANTON, OHIO, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An employee was working on a chain on a palletizer conveyor and got his finger caught in the master link resulting in a right middle fingertip amputation.
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 SUPERIOR DAIRY?
An employee was working on a chain on a palletizer conveyor and got his finger caught in the master link resulting in a right middle fingertip amputation.
What injuries occurred in this incident at SUPERIOR DAIRY?
The incident resulted in 0 hospitalization(s) and 1 amputation(s). Official determination: Amputation.