# Amputations at Spirit Aero Systems Inc
> OSHA SIR `20191010871` · 10/17/2019 · WICHITA, KANSAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **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.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*