OSHA: Amputation involving Industrial Robot / Workcell at Termaco USA (READING, PENNSYLVANIA, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Aug 13, 2019 · Physical AI Entity · Industrial Robot / Workcell · READING, PENNSYLVANIA, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Aug 13, 2019
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Industrial Robot / Workcell
Jurisdiction / Location
READING, PENNSYLVANIA, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
The injured employee was training another employee on a robot that is used to weld steel battery boxes. While removing a box from the tray fixture, the tray got stuck, bounced, and the upper fixture fell down, amputating the injured employee's right pinky fingertip.
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 Termaco USA?
The injured employee was training another employee on a robot that is used to weld steel battery boxes. While removing a box from the tray fixture, the tray got stuck, bounced, and the upper fixture fell down, amputating the injured employee's right pinky fingertip.
What injuries occurred in this incident at Termaco USA?
The incident resulted in 0 hospitalization(s) and 1 amputation(s). Official determination: Amputation.