A 44-year-old welder at an automotive plant died after being critically injured when an industrial robot fell on him due to a possible sensor malfunction.
On Wednesday morning at the Chakan plant of Automotive Stampings and Assemblies Ltd (ASAL), a 44-year-old employee named Umesh Ramesh Dhake was killed in an accident involving an industrial robot. Dhake, who had worked as a welder for the company for 22 years, was standing next to a robotic assembly line when a robotic unit fell on him, causing critical injuries to his head and neck. The incident occurred due to a possible snag in a sensor according to the complaint filed by his wife. He was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Police registered an FIR against five company staffers including department officials and supervisors responsible for safety measures. The complaint alleges that adequate safety measures were not taken and Dhake was not wearing a helmet or safety gear at the time of the accident. The company spokesperson stated they prioritize safety and mandate PPE use, calling it an unfortunate incident that the deceased was not wearing a helmet.
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