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Contractor crushed by a stationary assembly robot at Volkswagen's Baunatal plant, Germany (2015)

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Jul 1, 2015 · Volkswagen Group · VW ID. Buzz AD · Los Angeles

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INJURY

Event Date

Jul 1, 2015

Primary Entity

Volkswagen Group

Robotic Platform

VW ID. Buzz AD

Jurisdiction / Location

Los Angeles

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

On July 1 2015 a 22-year-old contractor installing a stationary assembly robot at the Volkswagen plant in Baunatal, Germany was grabbed and crushed against a metal plate by the machine; he died of his injuries. The worker was inside the safety cage during setup when the robot activated.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

Volkswagen GroupView Manufacturer

Hardware Platform

VW ID. Buzz ADView Spec

Operational Sectors

Physical AI / Robotics

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • https://www.cnn.com/2015/07/02/europe/germany-volkswagen-robot-kills-worker/index.html

    https://www.cnn.com/2015/07/02/europe/germany-volkswagen-robot-kills-worker/index.html

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

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Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in Contractor crushed by a stationary assembly robot at Volkswagen's Baunatal plant, Germany (2015)?

On July 1 2015 a 22-year-old contractor installing a stationary assembly robot at the Volkswagen plant in Baunatal, Germany was grabbed and crushed against a metal plate by the machine; he died of his injuries. The worker was inside the safety cage during setup when the robot activated.

When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on July 1, 2015 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

What robot was involved in Contractor crushed by a stationary assembly robot at Volkswagen's Baunatal plant, Germany (2015)?

VW ID. Buzz AD by Volkswagen Group is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Los Angeles.

Has anyone responded to Contractor crushed by a stationary assembly robot at Volkswagen's Baunatal plant, Germany (2015)?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

What is the current status of Contractor crushed by a stationary assembly robot at Volkswagen's Baunatal plant, Germany (2015)?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.