Robot kills man at Volkswagen plant in Germany

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BERLIN — Automaker Volkswagen says a robot has killed a contractor at one of its production plants in Germany.

A spokesman for VW says the man died Monday at the plant in Baunatal, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) north of Frankfurt.

Heiko Hillwig said Wednesday the 22-year-old was part of a team that was setting up the robot when it grabbed and crushed him against a metal plate.

Hillwig said initial conclusions indicate that human error was to blame, rather than a problem with the robot.

German news agency dpa reported that prosecutors were considering whether to bring charges, and if so, against whom.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/robot-kills-man-at-volkswagen-plant-in-germany/ar-AAcrq3c

 

[mmcartalk]

Sorry to hear that. RIP.

While accidents still sometimes happen in plants, overall, because of extensive safety improvements, fortunately, they are much less common than in the past. Still, good statistics won't replace his loss among family and friends.

 

[IS-SV]

Sad, I feel for his family.

No doubt toxicology lab tests will be involved.