DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2021-08-05CiceroIlCorey Steel CompanyFinger(s), fingernail(s)Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
On August 5, 2021, an employee was operating a crane by remote control to move bundles of steel bars for packaging. A bar from one of the bundles came loose and the employee's right hand was caught between the bar and the remote control, resulting in a partial amputation of the middle finger.
2020-08-08CiceroIlA&T Painting IncWrist(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
An employee was attempting to clean a running conveyor belt when his hand was pulled into the roller, resulting in a broken wrist.
2020-07-07CiceroIllinoisTargetFingertip(s)Part of occupant’s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident
An employee was pulling a pallet of milk out of a walk-in cooler with a powered pallet jack. As he turned, his right little finger was caught between the pallet and the steel door frame. The fingertip was amputated.
2020-05-11CiceroIllinoisUNITED SCRAP METAL, INC.Arm(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
An employee experienced an amputation of his right arm while operating a cable stripper on 05/11/20 at 5:15 p.m.
2020-05-09CiceroIllinoisBRAD FOOTE GEAR WORKSFingertip(s)Struck against object or equipment
On May 9, 2020, an employee was using an Allen wrench to tighten a manual lathe when the wrench slipped, resulting in his left ring finger hitting the lathe's blade. His fingertip was amputated. The lathe was not in operation at the time of the incident.
2019-08-12CiceroNew YorkJ and R LAWNS & LANDSCAPES, INC.BODY SYSTEMSDirect exposure to electricity
An employee was cutting metal brackets while wearing wet gloves and was shocked. The employee was hospitalized.
2019-05-10CiceroIllinoisBreakthru Beverage Illinois, LLCFingertip(s)Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects
An employee was removing a broken/damaged box from a conveyor when the employee's safety glove was caught in the gap between the conveyor side guards, resulting in a partial amputation to the right pinky fingertip.
2019-03-28CiceroIllinoisAetna Plywood, Inc.Finger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
On March 28, 2019, an employee was cleaning a wood planer when the rotating blade caught his glove. He suffered amputations to two fingers on his right hand.
2019-02-21CiceroIllinoisBimbo Bakery USA IncNonclassifiableIntentional injury by other person
Two employees were involved in an altercation. One employee's injuries required hospitalization.
2019-02-14CiceroNew YorkCLINTON'S DITCH COOPERATIVE CO., INC.Finger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery
An employee was working on a palletizer when his left index finger became entangled in a conveyor belt and was amputated.
2019-01-13CiceroNew YorkGANDER OUTDOORS, LLCLeg(s)Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway
An employee was demonstrating an electric bicycle on the sales floor for a customer when the employee fell to the ground, fracturing the left leg and required hospitalization.
2018-05-23CiceroIllinoisBimbo BakeriesFinger(s), fingernail(s)Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
An employee was moving a catch pan that was filled with water (heavy) when his right thumb was caught between the pan and a cross bar, resulting in a partial amputation.
2018-01-12CiceroIllinoisA.L.L. Masonry Construction Co., Inc.Ankle(s) and leg(s)Other fall to lower level
While erecting a scaffold, an employee fell and fractured the left ankle and the right femur, fibula, tibia, and ankle. The employee was hospitalized.
2017-03-10CiceroIllinoisBRAD FOOTE GEAR WORKSFinger(s), fingernail(s)Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
An employee was lowering a gear onto a metal shop rack and caught his left ring finger between the gear and the rack resulting in an amputation injury.
2016-04-08CiceroIllinoisMetro StaffingLumbar regionBending, crawling, reaching, twisting-single episode
While lifting a pallet, an employee bent down, felt a crack, and slipped and fell. The employee was hospitalized with a lumbar injury.
2016-03-23CiceroIllinoisAryztaFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
An employee amputated two fingers while a cleaning a mixer.
2015-07-15CiceroNew YorkTJX Companies IncorporatedMultiple arm locationsFall on same level due to tripping
An employee walking through the front doors tripped and fell, fracturing an arm in multiple locations.
2015-06-10CiceroIllinoisSaporito Finishing Inc.Fingertip(s)Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
An employee was hospitalized due to a chemical burn to the tip of the left index finger.
2015-04-20CiceroIllinoisKOPPERS INDUSTRIES, INC.Hip(s)Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
An employee fell and broke a hip as he was leaving the trailer for the day. Earlier in the day the stairway from the door was moved to another access door.
2015-03-19CiceroIllinoisSaporito FinishingLeg(s)Contact with hot objects or substances
An employee sustained burns to his left leg after slipping into a hot rinse bath.