OSHA: Hospitalization involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at The Atlanta Journal Constitution (NORCROSS, GEORGIA, USA)

[WORKPLACE INJURY]

May 19, 2015 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · NORCROSS, GEORGIA, USA

Failure Mode

WORKPLACE INJURY

Event Date

May 19, 2015

Primary Entity

Physical AI Entity

Robotic Platform

Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer

Jurisdiction / Location

NORCROSS, GEORGIA, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

An employee tripped and fell while stepping off of a palletizer, resulting in a dislocated right shoulder with fracture.

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 The Atlanta Journal Constitution?

An employee tripped and fell while stepping off of a palletizer, resulting in a dislocated right shoulder with fracture.

What injuries occurred in this incident at The Atlanta Journal Constitution?

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