DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2021-03-24ChampaignIlHome Depot U.S.A IncMultiple body partsOther fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
An employee was on an order picker, loading a pressure washer in the bay, when he lost balance and fell approximately 6 feet to the concrete. The employee sustained a head injury, a fractured hip, a fractured rib, and a punctured lung.
2020-10-07ChampaignIlTimothy J BrakerMultiple body partsOther fall to lower level
On October 7, 2020, an employee was descending an extension ladder from the second floor and fell to the concrete floor below. The employee sustained a fractured pelvis, two fractured wrists and a left orbital cheek fracture. The employee was hospitalized.
2020-02-01ChampaignIllinoisFedEx Ground Package System, Inc.Multiple body partsIgnition of vapors, gases, or liquids
On February 1, 2020, a maintenance employee was using a de-greaser containing de-natured alcohol to re-ignite a charcoal grill when the de-greaser caught on fire and flashed/exploded. The employee suffered burns to his arm and face.
2020-01-09ChampaignIllinoisABRH, LLCFingertip(s)Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
An employee was cutting tortillas using a kitchen knife and amputated a fingertip and nail.
2019-08-19ChampaignIllinoisWright Tree Service IncMultiple trunk locationsOther fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet
On August 19, 2019, an employee was preparing to trim a tree. The employee climbed a ladder and buckled into a tree limb when the limb snapped, causing the employee to fall approximately 15 feet to the ground below. The employee was hospitalized with broken ribs and a fractured spine.
2018-07-13ChampaignIllinoisPLASTIPAK PACKAGING, INC.Fingertip(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
At about 7:30 p.m. on July 13, 2018, a production technician was loading an in-mold labeler with plastic labels. When he reached around the basket to grab labels that had fallen off, the swing arm came down, amputating the tip of his left middle finger without the lost of bone or nail.
2018-03-21ChampaignIllinoisKraft Heinz Foods CompanyFingertip(s)Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker
While pushing a wheel caster with a cart, an employee ran into another piece of equipment. This created a pinch point between the employee's hand and the equipment, resulting in a left fifth fingertip amputation.
2018-01-04ChampaignIllinoisStaff Management Solutions, LLCAnkle(s)Fall on same level due to slipping
While sweeping up trimmings near a line, an employee slipped and fell on a piece of plastic, fracturing the left ankle and requiring hospitalization.
2017-09-26ChampaignIllinoisExpress Employment ProfessionalsBODY SYSTEMSExposure to environmental heat
On September 26, 2017, at around 4:10 PM, an employee was shoveling dirt into concrete forms for a crawlspace. The employee was observed stumbling in the trench and was advised to go sit in the truck. The employee was hospitalized for heat illness and dehydration.
2017-07-19ChampaignIllinoisMorton Buildings, Inc.BODY SYSTEMSExposure to environmental heat
On July 19, 2017, around 11:00 a.m., an employee was working at ground level framing walls for a new building when he began feeling hot and sick. He was hospitalized for heat-related illness.
2017-06-05ChampaignIllinoisCreative Dining Services, Inc.BrainFall on same level due to slipping
An employee was preparing food and placing rice in an oven when she slipped on grease, fell to the side, and struck her head on the floor. She was hospitalized with a possible concussion.
2017-06-02ChampaignIllinoisPlastipak Packaging, Inc.Finger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
An employee was clearing a jam from a paddle conveyor when the machine cycled and smashed his left hand. His left middle finger had to be surgically amputated at the first knuckle.
2017-02-10ChampaignIllinoisBICKERS CONSTRUCTION, INC.BrainFall on same level, n.e.c.
An employee was setting windows on the first floor when he lost his balance, fell backward, and struck his head on a concrete parking block.
2017-02-09ChampaignIllinoisDSC Logistics, Inc.Foot (feet)Part of occupant’s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident
An employee suffered a foot injury requiring surgery when his left foot was pinched between the forklift he was operating and a racking system.
2016-08-21ChampaignIllinoisHobbico, IncBrainOther fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
On August 21, 2016, an employee was sorting boxes on a mezzanine. The employee leaned against the gate in the loading area and fell approximately 8.5 feet to the warehouse floor. The employee was admitted to the hospital as a result of the fall for a concussion and seizures.
2016-08-19ChampaignIllinoisDoor Specialty-Overhead Doors, Inc.Multiple body partsOther fall to lower level
On August 19, 2016, an employee fell from an extension ladder and hit his head on the floor. He also broke a tooth and injured his ribs and wrist. He was hospitalized.
2016-08-17ChampaignIllinoisU.S. POSTAL SERVICEHip(s)Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway
An employee was operating a stand-up powered industrial truck when the throttle became stuck. The employee jumped from the powered industrial truck, falling and fracturing the hip.
2016-08-09ChampaignIllinoisFEDEX GROUNDThigh(s)Fall on same level, n.e.c.
An employee was unloading 10- to 15-pound packages from a trailer and stacking them. The employee finished unloading the packages and stepped onto the roller system (8 to 9 inches long in the middle of the trailer deck). The employee then lost their footing and hit the floor, striking the left hip and breaking the left femur.
2016-07-27ChampaignIllinoisWirco Foundry DivisionFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery
An employee was working on an outside sand belt when the belt slipped and pulled his hand back, resulting in a left ring finger amputation.
2016-06-18ChampaignIllinoisPlastipak Packaging, Inc.Finger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
An employee was attempting to clear a jam/bridge in the extruder by pushing trimmings from plastic bottles into the feed throat of the extruder. His left hand contacted the screw of the extruder, amputating his index and middle fingers below the first knuckle.
2016-06-13ChampaignIllinoisKraft Heinz Foods CompanyFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
An employee was clearing out a dryer due to a buildup of pasta between the press and dryer when a coworker turned on the machine to blow the line free of pasta. The employee suffered amputations of the second, third, and fourth fingers below the knuckle, as well as a pinky finger amputation above the knuckle.
2016-02-18ChampaignIllinoisRuan TransportationLeg(s)Fall on same level due to slipping
While making a delivery, an employee slipped on ice at the customer location. The employee fell to the ground and broke a leg in two places, requiring hospitalization.
2015-10-20ChampaignIllinoisWirco Foundary Division, Inc.Finger(s), fingernail(s)Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
An employee was removing mold using a rollover machine when a box pattern fell on his left hand, amputating two fingers.
2015-10-13ChampaignIllinoisVesuvius USA CorporationBrainFall on same level due to tripping over an object
An employee tripped on a fatigue mat, fell, and struck her forehead causing a concussion and hospitalization.
2015-05-27ChampaignIllinoisOTTO BAUM CO., INC.Chest, except internal location of diseases or disordersOther fall to lower level
An employee brushing walls with a masonry brush near the northwest corner stairway attempted to step from a step ladder onto a scaffold resulting in a fall. The employee was admitted into the hospital with a collapsed lung.
2015-05-18ChampaignIllinoisThe Murphy Elevator CompanyFingertip(s)Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
An employee amputated the tip of his left index finger, during the closing of a hydraulic tailgate, while unloading material.
2015-03-03ChampaignIllinoisKelly Services, IncBrainFall on same level due to slipping
Employee was walking into work in the parking lot and slipped on ice and fell striking the head.
2015-01-26ChampaignIllinoisDevelopmental Services Center of Champaign County, Inc.BrainFall on same level
At approximately 9:45 AM on January 26, 2015, an employee fell on the sidewalk in front of the entrance to the door. The employee was using a walker and fell backwards, striking her head on the sidewalk. The employee was taken to the hospital for treatment and observation.
2015-01-10ChampaignIllinoisUnited States Postal ServiceLeg(s)Fall on same level due to slipping
Employee delivering mail slipped on ice, falling on his right leg. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance and admitted for surgery, which required overnight admission.