OSHA Injury Report: Challenge Manufacturing - Kansas City Manufacturing

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

Laceration from contact with stationary robot-held par

What happened

On [REDACTED] at approximately [REDACTED] [REDACTED] was performing an electrode change on [REDACTED] in cell 10W012A. While using an adjustable crescent wrench to break free the lower electrode his left hand (thumb and knuckle of the pointer finger) made contact with a stationary part held by the robot ([REDACTED]) positioned above his head. The part had not yet moved into the fixture as the electrode life had expired. Due to limited accessibility the task required upward force. Upon breaking the electrode free the wrench 's momentum caused his hand to swing downward into the stationary component resulting in a laceration to his left hand. [REDACTED] was not wearing gloves at the time as he considered it unnecessary when handling copper electrodes. Following the injury [REDACTED] attempted to reach his supervisor via radio. When he did not receive an immediate response he contacted a union representative. Eventually [REDACTED] reached his supervisor [REDACTED] who asked if he wanted m

Injury or illness

Left thumb and knuckle of pointer finger

Object or substance involved

Laceration from contact with stationary robot-held par

Summary line

laceration

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

Data from OSHA ITA Form 300/301 electronic submissions, filing year 2025. ITA Case Detail records are establishment-reported submissions, not OSHA inspections — no per-record IMIS deep link exists.