DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2021-01-18HillsideIlPeter Troost Monument CompanyBrainOther fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet
An employee fell from a 12-foot ladder, suffering a head injury and brain swelling.
2020-07-21HillsideNew JerseyAAK FoodserviceFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
An employee was removing excess butter from a machine when the filler caught the employee's disposable glove, forcing their finger into the mold. The employee sustained lacerations and fractures to two areas of their left middle finger.
2020-03-09HillsideNew JerseyOasis Foods CompanyFingertip(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
An employee was trying to remove built-up margarine that was clogging a machine. The machine caught her glove and amputated the tip of her finger.
2019-06-07HillsideIllinoisTarget CorporationFingertip(s)Struck against object or equipment
An employee was cleaning a slicer when the employee's right index fingertip was cut on the slicer blade, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
2019-05-28HillsideIllinoisMTH Enterprises LLCFinger(s), fingernail(s)Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
An employee was grinding stainless steel shim packs. The grinder kicked back and struck the employee's left hand causing a laceration to the index finger.
2018-08-30HillsideNew JerseyBay CraneThigh(s)Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
An employee was directing two forklifts in the installation of an 800-pound aluminum chain basket. The basket became unstable and fell, striking him in the face and knocking him to the ground. He suffered lacerations to the face and head and factures to the femur and contusions to the pelvic area.
2018-05-21HillsideIllinoisCommonwealth Edison CompanyHand(s)Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c.
An employee was part of a crew that was replacing piping and cable. While removing a pipe with a C-clamp, his left thumb and index fingers were caught between the C-clamp, causing an open fracture on his hand that required surgery.
2017-09-14HillsideNew JerseyAbeles & HeymannFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery
An employee reached into a machine in the packaging room and sustained a partial finger amputation.
2017-08-12HillsideNew JerseyUNION BEVERAGE PACKERS LLCFingertip(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
An employee was trying to correct the feed on a label machine. She placed the machine in manual mode to use the jogging button. She was trying to clear the roller when her right hand was caught in the roller, avulsing/crushing the middle and index fingertips.
2017-06-04HillsideNew JerseyGlobus Electric, Inc.NonclassifiableDirect exposure to electricity
An employee was hospitalized after an arc flash.
2016-02-01HillsideIllinoisFederal ExpressAnkle(s)Fall on same level due to slipping
An employee slipped on ice in the parking lot, breaking an ankle.
2015-10-31HillsideIllinoisTransport Tech, LLCAnkle(s)Other fall to lower level
An employee was standing on top of the mast of a forklift when a hydraulic pump shot up and struck his ankle. He fell and broke his left ankle.
2015-10-28HillsideNew JerseyJotech Electrical Contractors Inc.Chest, except internal location of diseases or disordersFall through surface or existing opening
An employee was preparing electrical conduit and fittings for installation. The employee went to the lower level of the pumping station with the conduit and while handing the conduit to a coworker who was working from a ladder inside the lower pit, he fell into the floor opening, struck a light on the wall and pipes on the floor. The employee sustained seven broken ribs and injured the left knee.
2015-07-16HillsideNew JerseyAbeles & HeymannFingertip(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
An employee's right middle fingertip was amputated while pushing meat into an auger.