Spirit Aerosystems, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | Spirit Aerosystems, Inc. | Report ID | 2016087671 |
| Address | 3801 S Oliver St | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67210 |
| Event Date | August 16, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336411 | Inspection # | 1170509 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.62000, -97.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting a pedestal fan when his fingers went through a gap on the underside of the fan and contacted the running blades. His left middle finger was amputated and his index finger was cut.
Incident Summary
On August 16, 2016, a worker at Spirit Aerosystems, Inc. in WICHITA, KANSAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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