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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125433672 - City Of Richmond Dept. Of Public Works
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Safety 0355111
Site Address:
City Of Richmond Dept. Of Public Works
1721 E. Byrd St
Richmond, VA 23219
Mailing Address:
900 E. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23219
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8744
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/11/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/21/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360300305 |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #5 were working on a gate in the Richmond Floodwall at a railroad track opening. A runaway boxcar struck the gate and tore it off its hinges. Employee #1 was injured and died on July 29, 1994. Employees #2 through #4 were hospitalized with critical injuries. Employee #5 was injured but was not hospitalized.
Keywords: BOXCAR, RAILROAD TRACK, STRUCK BY, LOST CONTROL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125433672 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Supervisors, n.e.c. | ||
| 2 | 125433672 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Not specified mechanics and repairers | ||
| 3 | 125433672 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 125433672 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 125433672 | Fatality | Concussion | Not specified mechanics and repairers |