Spirit Aerosystems
Overexertion while materials moving by hand — Sprains, strains, minor tears — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | Spirit Aerosystems | Report ID | 2024054147 |
| Address | 3801 South OLiver Street | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67210 |
| Event Date | May 10, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Sprains, strains, minor tears | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Overexertion while materials moving by hand | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Secondary Source | Handtools unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336411 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.62000, -97.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a toolbox onto a cart when he felt a pull in his left wrist, resulting in a sprain/strain injury.
Incident Summary
On May 10, 2024, a worker at Spirit Aerosystems in WICHITA, KANSAS suffered sprains, strains, minor tears to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as overexertion while materials moving by hand, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 90 severe injury reports involving "Overexertion while materials moving by hand" incidents in our database. Browse all Overexertion while materials moving by hand injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Overexertion while materials moving by hand events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | Acushnet Company | LAKEVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS | Hernias | Hosp. |
| May 2, 2025 | Miller Implement Co., Inc. | FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Apr 8, 2025 | BJC Memorial Hospital | BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS | Disc disorders, herniated disc | Hosp. |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Christiana Care Health Systems | NEWARK, DELAWARE | Soft tissue injuries unspecified | Hosp. |
| Jan 3, 2025 | Redbull Distribution Company, Inc. | WEST MIFFLIN, PENNSYLVANIA | Sprains, strains, minor tears | Hosp. |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Hajoca Corporation | LARGO, FLORIDA | Soft tissue injuries unspecified | Hosp. |
| May 15, 2025 | KOKEN MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI | Soft tissue injuries unspecified | Hosp. |
| Apr 29, 2024 | CBRE | WINNSBORO, TEXAS | Soft tissue injuries unspecified | Hosp. |
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by industry or state below.