A personal injury lawsuit filed by an ExxonMobil contract worker claims that the oil-industry giant was negligent in using an improvised machine to process excess polyetheline pellets. According to Vickie Hall's complaint, which is now going through trial, an unguarded rotary blade sliced off part of three fingers when her glove became caught in the hastily assembled contraption. A hand guard was installed on the rotary blade soon after Hall's injury. ExxonMobil, however, claims that Hall was a trained professional who should have known better than to stick her hand near a rotary blade. According to statements made during the trial, Hall was warned to keep away from the blade, and was involved in a dispute with her manager when her hand became caught. Hall is seeking damages for past and future lost wages, mental anguish, and medical expenses. If you have been hurt because of the negligence of another person or company, call a personal injury lawyer in Chicago at 312-466-8200 today.