OSHA: Amputation involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at The Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company (ORLANDO, FLORIDA, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Sep 10, 2022 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · ORLANDO, FLORIDA, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Sep 10, 2022
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer
Jurisdiction / Location
ORLANDO, FLORIDA, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An employee was working with a depalletizer when he noticed it was jumping. He got in a cherry picker, and was testing the tension of the chain, when the chain caught his glove and pulled in his left hand. He suffered a partial amputation to the left index finger.
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 The Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company?
An employee was working with a depalletizer when he noticed it was jumping. He got in a cherry picker, and was testing the tension of the chain, when the chain caught his glove and pulled in his left hand. He suffered a partial amputation to the left index finger.
What injuries occurred in this incident at The Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 1 amputation(s). Official determination: Amputation.