OSHA: Amputation involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at Swift Beef Company (GREELEY, COLORADO, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Jul 20, 2023 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · GREELEY, COLORADO, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Jul 20, 2023
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer
Jurisdiction / Location
GREELEY, COLORADO, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An employee was troubleshooting a palletizer. After completing maintenance, the employee was re-aligning the chain drive with another employee. The employees were jumping the chain and using a prybar to align it on the sprocket. The pry bar slipped and the injured employee's left middle finger was caught between the chain and sprocket, resulting in a 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 Swift Beef Company?
An employee was troubleshooting a palletizer. After completing maintenance, the employee was re-aligning the chain drive with another employee. The employees were jumping the chain and using a prybar to align it on the sprocket. The pry bar slipped and the injured employee's left middle finger was caught between the chain and sprocket, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
What injuries occurred in this incident at Swift Beef Company?
The incident resulted in 0 hospitalization(s) and 1 amputation(s). Official determination: Amputation.