DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2021-05-27IlliopolisIlMenard Electric CooperativeHand(s)Direct exposure to electricity
On May 27, 2021, employees were conducting power restoration at a site. An employee came in contact with an energized power line and sustained burns to both hands. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.
2017-07-25IlliopolisIllinoisMonsanto CompanyFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
On July 25, 2017, at 3:15 p.m., an employee was attempting to clear a jam from the main line bagger when the employee's right thumb was caught in the belt and pulley, amputating it at the first joint.
2016-07-21IlliopolisIllinoisMonsanto CompanyBODY SYSTEMSExposure to environmental heat
On July 21, 2016, around 2:30 p.m., an employee was driving from one corn field to another when she felt ill due to heat stress and pulled over to call for assistance. She was hospitalized.