OSHA: Amputation involving Industrial Robot / Workcell at YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION OF AMERICA (NEWNAN, GEORGIA, USA)
[WORKPLACE INJURY]Dec 10, 2015 · Yamaha Motor · Industrial Robot / Workcell · NEWNAN, GEORGIA, USA
Failure Mode
WORKPLACE INJURY
Event Date
Dec 10, 2015
Primary Entity
Yamaha Motor
Robotic Platform
Industrial Robot / Workcell
Jurisdiction / Location
NEWNAN, GEORGIA, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An employee amputated the their left index fingertip while loading a weld fixture into a weld robot cell.
System & Fleet Architecture
Operating Manufacturer
Yamaha MotorView Manufacturer
Hardware Platform
Industrial Robot / Workcell
Operational Sectors
Physical AI / Robotics
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 YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION OF AMERICA?
An employee amputated the their left index fingertip while loading a weld fixture into a weld robot cell.
What injuries occurred in this incident at YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION OF AMERICA?
The incident resulted in 0 hospitalization(s) and 1 amputation(s). Official determination: Amputation.