OSHA: Amputation involving Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) / AMR at UPS (COLUMBUS, OHIO, USA)

[WORKPLACE INJURY]

Jun 25, 2020 · United Parcel Service · Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) / AMR · COLUMBUS, OHIO, USA

Failure Mode

WORKPLACE INJURY

Event Date

Jun 25, 2020

Primary Entity

United Parcel Service

Robotic Platform

Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) / AMR

Jurisdiction / Location

COLUMBUS, OHIO, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

An employee was about to move a cart that was blocking an automated guided vehicle from its designated stop. The cart started to move and the employee's finger against a pole, amputating the underside of the finger.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

United Parcel ServiceView Manufacturer

Hardware Platform

Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) / AMR

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 UPS?

An employee was about to move a cart that was blocking an automated guided vehicle from its designated stop. The cart started to move and the employee's finger against a pole, amputating the underside of the finger.

What injuries occurred in this incident at UPS?

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