Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Spirit Aero Systems, Inc., 3330 N Mingo, TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74116
on — Fractures, affecting the jaw, chin.
Final narrative
An employee was entering an aircraft hanger through a large rollup door on a powered wheelchair when the door descended on her head. She suffered a fractured jaw and severe lacerations.
An employee was transporting 50,000 lbs. of materials on a cart. The injured employee was standing nearby and the cart ran over their left foot resulting in five broken toes and abrasions.
An employee was working on an automatic drill apparatus. A tool was left on top of the machine, and the vibration from the machine started to move the tool. The employee was attempting to grab the tool when the machine cycled again. The employee's left arm was caught in the machine, resulting in a left arm fracture and severe lacerations.
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.
An employee was sharpening peeler blades when their shirt was caught in the grinding wheel. The employee sustained tendon damage and a crushed right hand.
An employee was preparing to cut lumber on a panel saw when the clamp engaged and caught the employee's left middle finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
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