OSHA: Hospitalization involving Industrial Robot / Workcell at The Libman Company (ARCOLA, ILLINOIS, USA)

[WORKPLACE INJURY]

Nov 1, 2016 · Physical AI Entity · Industrial Robot / Workcell · ARCOLA, ILLINOIS, USA

Failure Mode

WORKPLACE INJURY

Event Date

Nov 1, 2016

Primary Entity

Physical AI Entity

Robotic Platform

Industrial Robot / Workcell

Jurisdiction / Location

ARCOLA, ILLINOIS, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

On November 1, 2016, an employee entered a robot workspace to clear a jam in the handles machine. The robot became energized and pinned the employee against the machine, lacerating the employee's liver and causing other internal injuries.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

Physical AI Entity

Hardware Platform

Industrial Robot / Workcell

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 Libman Company?

On November 1, 2016, an employee entered a robot workspace to clear a jam in the handles machine. The robot became energized and pinned the employee against the machine, lacerating the employee's liver and causing other internal injuries.

What injuries occurred in this incident at The Libman Company?

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