OSHA: Hospitalization involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at Tri-Union Seafood's, LLC (LYONS, GEORGIA, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Jan 6, 2017 · Physical AI Entity · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · LYONS, GEORGIA, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Jan 6, 2017
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer
Jurisdiction / Location
LYONS, GEORGIA, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An employee was working at the de-palletizer and reached with their right hand to retrieve a slip sheet from the top of the empty cans. The sweeper arm on the de-palletizer, which is located above the cans and pushes the cans off of the pallet and onto a conveyor belt, came down and caught her right hand resulting in a fractured right forearm.
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 Tri-Union Seafood's, LLC?
An employee was working at the de-palletizer and reached with their right hand to retrieve a slip sheet from the top of the empty cans. The sweeper arm on the de-palletizer, which is located above the cans and pushes the cans off of the pallet and onto a conveyor belt, came down and caught her right hand resulting in a fractured right forearm.
What injuries occurred in this incident at Tri-Union Seafood's, LLC?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.