Spirit Aerosystems, Inc.

Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — WICHITA, KANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Spirit Aerosystems, Inc. in WICHITA, KANSAS
Employer Spirit Aerosystems, Inc. Report ID 20231110642
Address 3801 South Oliver City, State ZIP WICHITA, KANSAS 67210
Event Date November 17, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Upper arm(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface Source of Injury Floor irregularity
Industry (NAICS) 336413 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 37.62000, -97.28000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking into work through a doorway when she tripped on the door sill and fell to the floor, fracturing her humerus.

Incident Summary

On November 17, 2023, a worker at Spirit Aerosystems, Inc. in WICHITA, KANSAS suffered fractures to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floor irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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