Industrial robot accidents are a serious concern in the manufacturing industry. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), between 2003 and 2011, there were 25 reported industrial robot accidents in the United States. Of these accidents, 17 resulted in serious injuries or death.
Year | Number of Industrial Robot Accidents |
---|---|
2003 | 5 |
2004 | 3 |
2005 | 2 |
2006 | 4 |
2007 | 6 |
2008 | 1 |
2009 | 2 |
2010 | 0 |
2011 | 2 |
Type of Injury | Number of Cases |
---|---|
Crushed | 10 |
Amputation | 5 |
Laceration | 4 |
Puncture | 3 |
Other | 3 |
The main causes of industrial robot accidents are:
There are a number of things that businesses can do to prevent industrial robot accidents. These include:
By taking these steps, businesses can help to ensure the safety of their employees and prevent industrial robot accidents.
Company A:
Company A, a large automotive manufacturer, implemented a number of safety measures to prevent industrial robot accidents. These measures included providing proper training to all employees, developing and implementing comprehensive safety procedures, and regularly inspecting and maintaining robots. As a result of these measures, the company has not had any industrial robot accidents in the past five years.
Company B:
Company B, a small electronics manufacturer, installed robots with built-in safety features. These features included sensors that detected when a human was in close proximity to the robot, and the robot would automatically stop moving. As a result of installing these robots, the company has not had any industrial robot accidents in the past three years.
Company C:
Company C, a medium-sized food processing plant, implemented a number of safety measures to prevent industrial robot accidents. These measures included providing proper training to all employees, developing and implementing comprehensive safety procedures, and regularly inspecting and maintaining robots. The company also installed robots with built-in safety features. As a result of these measures, the company has not had any industrial robot accidents in the past two years.
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