DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2021-07-16MolineIlSmith Filter Corp.Fingertip(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
An employee was operating a rigid cell brace punch machine when their left index finger was caught in the point of operation, resulting in a fingertip amputation. The machine was unguarded at the time of the incident.
2021-07-07East MolineIlJohn Deere Harvester WorksFinger(s), fingernail(s)Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
On July 7, 2021, an employee was removing a repair trailer from a utility vehicle's hitch using their right hand. As the hitch released, it pinched their right index finger between the tailgate of the utility vehicle and the trailer hitch latch resulting in a laceration and fracture to the right index finger that required surgery and hospitalization.
2021-06-11East MolineIlDeere & CompanyLeg(s)Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c.
On June 11, 2021, an employee bumped into an air-actuated cylinder while turning to walk. The employee suffered a contusion and hematoma to the right leg and was hospitalized.
2021-05-24East MolineIlDeere & CompanyLeg(s)Pedestrian vehicular incident, n.e.c.
On May 24, 2021, an employee had just moved some empty racks when a fork truck backed into one of the racks. The employee was crushed between the racks and suffered fractures to both legs.
2021-02-03East MolineIlVan Pelt CorporationAnkle(s)Other fall to lower level
On February 3, 2021, an employee was walking on the deck of a flatbed trailer to put straps on steel tubing. He tripped over a fixed piece of the trailer and fell off to the driveway below, breaking his left ankle. He was hospitalized.
2020-05-16East MolineIllinoisJOHN DEERE HARVESTER WORKSMultiple head locationsFall on same level, n.e.c.
At about 5:40 a.m. on May 16, 2020, an employee fell while walking into work. The employee's face struck the concrete, causing a head contusion and a laceration above the right eye. The employee was hospitalized.
2019-08-24East MolineIllinoisThe Crown Group Co.Whole bodyFall through surface or existing opening
An employee was running an electrical wire and ethernet cable across a large dip tank when the tank cover collapsed and the employee fell into the tank, which was full of alkaline cleaner. The employee received chemical burns across the entire body.
2019-08-19MolineIllinoisTHE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANYFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery
An employee was working on a case packer when a piston was activated, creating a pinch point that amputated the employee's right pinky finger.
2019-01-16MolineIllinoisJohn Deere CompanyToes(s), toenail(s)Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker
On January 16, 2019, at approximately 1:30 p.m., an employee was cleaning a storm drain when the J-hook attachment used to pick up and move the storm drain became disengaged from the grate and the 300-pound iron storm grate dropped on his left foot. He was hospitalized with fractures to his three smallest toes and required surgery.
2018-09-24East MolineIllinoisJohn Deere Harvester WorksFingertip(s)Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
An employee was painting a shear rack that was sitting on wheeled dollies. The rack shifted, causing the amputation of the employee's left middle fingertip in the pinch point between the rack and the dolly.
2018-07-02MolineIllinoisMOLINE FORGE, INC.Finger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
On July 2, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., an employee was running the beginnings of a new job on a forging hammer when his right hand went between the top and bottom die as the foot pedal was pressed, amputating four fingers.
2018-02-21East MolineIllinoisNESCO Resource LLCForearm(s)Part of occupant’s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident
An employee was operating a forklift and made a sharp turn. The employee's left forearm was then caught between the forklift and an industrial shelving system (rack), fracturing the left radius and ulna bones.
2018-02-14East MolineIllinoisAramark Uniform & Career Apparel, LLCHip(s)Fall on same level, n.e.c.
On February 14, 2018, around 5:40 a.m., an employee was walking through the plant when a rope from an empty laundry sling tangled around her foot/ankle. The employee bent over attempting to remove the rope from her foot/ankle, lost her balance and fell to the ground. She was hospitalized for a hip fracture.
2017-07-13East MolineIllinoisJOHN DEERE HARVESTER WORKSFingertip(s)Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
An employee was welding and attaching a manual load clamp when the employee's left little fingertip was caught and amputated in the clamp.
2017-05-24East MolineIllinoisJohn Deere Finger(s), fingernail(s)Contact with objects and equipment
On May 24, 2017, at approximately 12:00 PM, an employee was working with metal parts when a metal sliver became lodged in his left middle finger. His hand later became severely infected and required hospitalization the following day.
2017-02-25MolineIllinoisCDI Contractors, LLCHip(s)Fall on same level due to slipping
An employee slipped on ice on the sidewalk and fell, suffering a fractured hip that required surgery and hospitalization.
2017-02-24MolineIllinoisRyan & Associates, Inc.Jaw, chinOther fall to lower level
An employee was performing mechanical work from a six-foot A-frame ladder. The employee fell from the ladder and struck his face on the concrete ground resulting in a fractured jaw.
2017-02-11East MolineIllinoisH.C. Duke & Son LLCFingertip(s)Contact with objects and equipment
An employee was preparing to weld when his left index finger entered the path of the weld, partially amputating his fingertip.
2017-01-02MolineIllinoisAVIS Budget Car Rental, LLCHip(s)Fall on same level due to slipping
An employee slipped on ice near the car washing area and fell. The employee suffered a broken hip requiring surgery.
2016-09-22MolineIllinoisFarm & Fleet of DeKalb, Inc.Leg(s)Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area
An employee was attempting to hook a trailer to the hitch of a customer's vehicle. The customer was backing up and hit the gas pedal while in reverse, pinning the employee between the vehicle and the trailer. The employee suffered severe leg contusions and was hospitalized overnight.
2016-02-03MolineIllinoisRoof Depot, Inc. Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersOther fall to lower level
An employee unloading shingles from a truck suffered a fall that lacerated the spleen and required hospitalization.
2015-12-08East MolineIllinoisProduction Cutting Service, IncorporatedFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
An employee operating a steel bending machine received a laceration that resulted in the partial amputation of his right pinky finger
2015-12-04MolineIllinoisMediacom Communications CorporationAnkle(s)Fall on same level due to slipping
On Friday, December 4, 2015, around 8:30 a.m., an employee got out of his vehicle and slipped and fell on ice while walking in the parking lot. He had surgery for a dislocated/fractured left ankle.
2015-12-02East MolineIllinoisJOHN DEERE HARVESTER WORKSFingertip(s)Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects
An employee was holding down product in a weld fixture with their right hand. The employee's right pinky fingertip was pinched in one of two pivot points and the tip was amputated.
2015-11-13MolineIllinoisStanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc.Multiple body partsOther fall to lower level
An employee servicing a security camera slipped down an extension ladder, breaking an arm, nose, and ribs.
2015-11-09MolineIllinoisXPO Logistics, Inc.Chest, except internal location of diseases or disordersOther fall to lower level less than 6 feet
An employee was in the rear of a delivery truck and fell off. He suffered a 40% partially collapsed lung.
2015-10-06East MolineIllinoisH.C. Duke & Son LLCFinger(s), fingernail(s)Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
An employee tripped when the ice cream machine he was moving became tangled in his shoe lace. The machine fell over and landed on his left hand, fracturing four fingers.
2015-05-05East MolineIllinoisMaterial Control Systems, Inc. Toes(s), toenail(s)Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c.
An employee's foot got caught on a rack inside a trailer, dislocating his left big toe and requiring hospitalization.