OSHA: Hospitalization involving Industrial Manipulator at Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Co., Inc. (MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Jun 10, 2025 · Physical AI Entity · Industrial Manipulator · MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Jun 10, 2025
Primary Entity
Physical AI Entity
Robotic Platform
Industrial Manipulator
Jurisdiction / Location
MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An employee was lifting a cope mold using a mold manipulator. While the mold was suspended in the air, he reached under it to retrieve the rollover pin. The mold slipped out of the manipulator and fell onto his right hand, causing a severe degloving of the right forearm and hand. He was hospitalized.
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 Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Co., Inc.?
An employee was lifting a cope mold using a mold manipulator. While the mold was suspended in the air, he reached under it to retrieve the rollover pin. The mold slipped out of the manipulator and fell onto his right hand, causing a severe degloving of the right forearm and hand. He was hospitalized.
What injuries occurred in this incident at Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Co., Inc.?
The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 0 amputation(s). Official determination: Hospitalization.