Saturday, August 13, 2011

Spirit AeroSystems employee dies following accident.

WICHITA, Kan.—  Jerry Milligan died Saturday afternoon from injuries sustained in an accident while working at Spirit AeroSystems.

Officials with Spirit say Milligan was working with a fuselage panel on Thursday when the accident happen. They add all the circumstances surrounding his injury are yet not known.

In a statement released Saturday, company officials say, “We are deeply saddened by the death of our team member Jerry Milligan. The safety and well-being of our employees is our top priority."

Officials with Spirit add they are investigating with the incident, and are cooperating fully with outside authorities.

Source:   http://www.kwch.com