Inspection Detail

Inspection: 115495731 - University Of Washington Dba Harborview Medical

Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Seattle Service Location, Seattle, Wa

Inspection Nr: 115495731

Report ID: 1055320

Date Opened: 09/11/1995

Site Address:
University Of Washington Dba Harborview Medical
Over Elliott Bay
Seattle, WA 98104

Mailing Address:
325 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104

Union Status: Union

SIC:8221

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: No Insp/Other

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: LocalGovt

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 09/14/1995

Emphasis: L:Wasafety

Case Closed: 09/14/1995

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	361209224

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 170101943

Event: 09/11/1995

Three employees killed in helicopter crash

At approximately 6:00 a.m. on September 11, 1995, Employee #3 was flying Employees #1 and #2, both nurses, to Bainbridge Island to assist with a pregnancy-related emergency. Upon approach, the helicopter crashed into the water for an undetermined reason. All three employees were killed. According to the King County medical examiner's office, the bodies of Employees #1 and #2 were recovered having sustained multiple fractures and lacerations and cuts to the head, torso, and extremities. Neither Employee #3 nor the main fuselage of the helicopter has yet been recovered. Further details concerning this accident should be directed to the National Transportation Safety Board, case #SE 95 FA 214.

Keywords: AIRCRAFT, HEAD, LACERATION, TORSO, FALL, WATER, FRACTURE, HELICOPTER

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	115495731			Fatality	Cut/Laceration	Occupation not reported

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