Spirit Aerosystems, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — 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.
Context
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