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Amputations

1 amputation · 20191010871 · 10/17/2019 · Spirit Aero Systems Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source
Drills-powered
Secondary source
Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords

Employer

Name
Spirit Aero Systems Inc
Location
3801 S. Oliver, WICHITA, KANSAS, 67278
NAICS
336411
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a power drill with a connected ground wire. The employee was drilling some holes when the wire became wrapped on the drill head. The employee's finger was then caught between the wire and drill, resulting in a left middle fingertip amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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