DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2021-09-14MomenceIlGlister Mary Lee CorporationFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
An employee was troubleshooting a check weigher. The machine was turned off and the employee replaced the drive belt. When the machine started back up the employee's right index finger was caught on the moving belt and partially amputated. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery. The machine was not guarded at the time.
2021-06-15MomenceIlPRAIRIE CREEK GRAIN COMPANY, INC.Foot (feet)Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects
Employees were trying to unload a grain bin. The unload holes were plugged up, so they cut a hole in the side to drain the bin. One of the employees stepped on a nearby U-trough auger and his left foot went through a part of the auger. The auger caught and lacerated his foot.
2021-02-13MomenceIlMOMENCE PACKING COMPANY, INC.NonclassifiableFall on same level
An employee was hospitalized after falling while walking into the plant.
2020-01-20MomenceIllinoisVan Drunen FarmsBack, including spine, spinal cordFall on same level due to slipping
An employee slipped on a patch of ice while walking into work, impacting the ground and suffering a compression fracture to the spine.
2020-01-16MomenceIllinoisVAN DRUNEN FARMSFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
An employee was operating a screw conveyor when his left hand entered the conveyor's auger, resulting in an amputation of approximately 3/4 of the middle finger.
2018-07-10MomenceIllinoisBerkot LTD.Fingertip(s)Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
An employee was cutting meat with a vertical bandsaw when the blade contacted his right hand, causing an amputation and laceration to the tip of his middle finger.
2018-03-01MomenceIllinoisVan Drunen FarmsFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
An employee suffered a finger amputation while cleaning a conveyor. The conveyor was running at the time of the incident.
2018-02-08MomenceIllinoisGILSTER MARY LEEFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery
An employee was folding cartons to put them on a conveyor when his right middle and ring fingers were caught and amputated in a belt and pulley. The belt and pulley were unguarded at the time.
2017-07-18MomenceIllinoisEdmund Allen LumberFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
An employee was adjusting the board width on the roller conveyor that feeds stock through the painting machine and sustained partial amputations of the left middle and ring fingers in the roller chain and sprocket.
2017-06-24MomenceIllinoisAAF FlandersBrainHitting, kicking, beating, shoving
An employee was physically struck by a co-worker after a verbal confrontation. The employee fell and struck his head on the concrete floor, requiring hospitalization for a concussion.
2017-03-29MomenceIllinoisVanDurnen Farm (Tuthill)Fingertip(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
An employee was cleaning out the cluster machine (mixer) while it was running and amputated a fingertip.
2017-03-09MomenceIllinoisSilva International IncBack, including spine, spinal cordFall on same level due to slipping
An employee was carrying boxes, slipped and fell resulting in a back injury.
2017-02-22MomenceIllinoisAmerican Air FilterWrist(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery
An employee was working on an overhead conveyor when a moving part smashed his left wrist, requiring hospitalization. The conveyor was in operation at the time.
2015-09-30MomenceIllinoisVan Drunen Farms - Strongheart PlantHand(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
While trying to clear a jam in a screw conveyor, an employee's gloved right hand was pulled into the conveyor. The employee was hospitalized with a lacerated right hand.
2015-05-13MomenceIllinoisVAN DRUNEN FARMSNonclassifiableExposure to harmful substances or environments
An employee received burns resulting in an overnight hospitalization.