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Worker killed by robot in welding accident at car parts factory in India

A factory robot at the SKH Metals Factory in Manesar, India pierced and killed 24-year-old worker Ramji Lal when Lal reached behind the machine to dislodge a piece of metal stuck in the machine.

Severity: HighLack of capability or robustness

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