Spirit Aero System Inc.
Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. — Bruises, contusions — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | Spirit Aero System Inc. | Report ID | 2022119744 |
| Address | 3801 S Oliver | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67210 |
| Event Date | November 6, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Racks-garment and other | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336413 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.62000, -97.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing masking skin from a work panel when the masking skin tore, causing the employee to lose their grip and fall backward, landing on a rack behind him. The employee sustained a contusion to the lower back and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 6, 2022, a worker at Spirit Aero System Inc. in WICHITA, KANSAS suffered bruises, contusions to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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