Industrial Robot Accidents: A Growing Threat to Workplace Safety
Industrial Robot Accidents: A Growing Threat to Workplace Safety
Industrial robots are increasingly common in factories and warehouses, but they also pose a significant risk to workers. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), there were 21,193 nonfatal workplace injuries involving robots between 2003 and 2015. Of these, 783 were amputations.
| Year | Nonfatal Workplace Injuries | Amputations |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2,155 | 64 |
| 2004 | 2,548 | 72 |
| 2005 | 2,864 | 81 |
| 2006 | 2,903 | 83 |
| 2007 | 3,075 | 87 |
| 2008 | 2,943 | 84 |
| 2009 | 2,683 | 76 |
| 2010 | 2,422 | 70 |
| 2011 | 2,252 | 65 |
| 2012 | 2,101 | 60 |
| 2013 | 2,032 | 58 |
| 2014 | 1,982 | 56 |
| 2015 | 1,929 | 54 |
Stories of Industrial Robot Accidents
Story 1
In 2015, a worker at a Volkswagen plant in Germany was killed when he was crushed by an industrial robot. The robot was not properly secured, and it fell on the worker while he was performing maintenance.
Benefit: Proper maintenance and securing of industrial robots can prevent fatal accidents.
How to do:
- Establish a regular maintenance schedule for all industrial robots.
- Train workers on proper maintenance procedures.
- Use safety guards and other devices to prevent robots from falling or moving unexpectedly.
Story 2
In 2017, a worker at a Tesla plant in California was severely injured when his arm was caught in an industrial robot. The robot was not properly guarded, and it began to move while the worker was working on it.
Benefit: Proper guarding of industrial robots can prevent serious injuries.
How to do:
- Use safety guards to prevent workers from coming into contact with moving parts of robots.
- Ensure that guards are properly installed and maintained.
- Train workers on how to safely work around robots.
Story 3
In 2019, a worker at an Amazon warehouse in New Jersey was injured when he was struck by an industrial robot. The robot was moving too quickly, and it did not stop when the worker entered its path.
Benefit: Proper programming and operation of industrial robots can prevent injuries.
How to do:
- Program robots to move at safe speeds.
- Use sensors to detect when workers are in the path of robots.
- Train workers on how to safely operate robots.
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