"A robotics technician is suing Tesla, alleging he was struck and knocked unconscious by an "approximately 8,000-pound counterbalance weight" attached to a robotic arm at the company's plant in Fremont, California. According to a civil complaint obtained by The Independent, engineer Peter Hinterdobler was helping a colleague remove the robot's motor during a planned disassembly on July 22, 2023. But then, the "robot's arm suddenly and without warning released with great force," causing significant injuries."
"Now, Hinterdobler is suing the Elon Musk-led company and robotics manufacturer FANUC, which built the robotic arm, after struggling to pay medical expenses. In total, he's seeking $51 million in damages, including $20 million for "pain, suffering, and inconvenience" and $10 million for "emotional distress," according to The Independent. Hinterdobler is accusing Tesla of "failing to ensure that the robot was safely de-energized, secured, and stable before allowing [him] to assist with the disassembly process.""
A robotics technician alleges he was struck and knocked unconscious by an approximately 8,000-pound counterbalance weight attached to a robotic arm at Tesla's Fremont, California plant. The engineer, Peter Hinterdobler, says the incident occurred on July 22, 2023, while assisting a colleague with a planned disassembly of the robot's motor. He claims the robot's arm suddenly released with great force, causing significant injuries and financial strain from medical expenses. Hinterdobler is suing Tesla and FANUC for $51 million, alleging Tesla failed to ensure the robot was de-energized, secured, and stable. The claim follows other safety, workplace and regulatory concerns at the Fremont facility.
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