Spirit Aero Systems, Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Fractures - TULSA, Oklahoma

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Spirit Aero Systems, Inc. in TULSA, Oklahoma
Employer Spirit Aero Systems, Inc.
Address 3330 N Mingo
City, State ZIP TULSA, Oklahoma 74116
Report ID 2017043502
Event Date April 19, 2017
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Jaw, chin
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source of Injury Garage doors
Industry (NAICS) 336411
GPS Coordinates 36.21980, -95.86815

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Incident Narrative

An employee was entering an aircraft hanger through a large rollup door on a powered wheelchair when the door descended on her head. She suffered a fractured jaw and severe lacerations.

Incident Summary

On April 19, 2017, a worker at Spirit Aero Systems, Inc. in TULSA, Oklahoma suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with garage doors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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