Spirit Aerosystems, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | Spirit Aerosystems, Inc. | Report ID | 2020054607 |
| Address | 3801 S. Oliver | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67210 |
| Event Date | May 18, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Liquids, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336411 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.62000, -97.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While cleaning material with a power washer, an employee slipped on a wet surface and struck the edge of a press machine, suffering fractured ribs and contusions.
Incident Summary
On May 18, 2020, a worker at Spirit Aerosystems, Inc. in WICHITA, KANSAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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