OSHA: Hospitalization involving Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer at Coca-Cola Bottling Company, United (BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Oct 2, 2019 · United Robotics Group · Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer · BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Oct 2, 2019
Primary Entity
United Robotics Group
Robotic Platform
Robotic Palletizer / Depalletizer
Jurisdiction / Location
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
A temporary employee working for Stellar Staffing, LLC, was cleaning up around a depalletizer. He was recovering empty bottles that had accumulated in the depalletizer when it caught and crushed his right arm, breaking it.
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 Coca-Cola Bottling Company, United?
A temporary employee working for Stellar Staffing, LLC, was cleaning up around a depalletizer. He was recovering empty bottles that had accumulated in the depalletizer when it caught and crushed his right arm, breaking it.
What injuries occurred in this incident at Coca-Cola Bottling Company, United?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.