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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 15250731 - Virginia Commonwealth University - Mcv Hospital
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Safety 0355111
Site Address:
Virginia Commonwealth University - Mcv Hospital
401 N. 12th Street
Richmond, VA 23298
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 135, Mcv Station, Richmond, VA 23298
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8221
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/28/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/07/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360633390 |
Investigation Summary
Four electricians and one apprentice were installing a circuit breaker (Westinghouse SPB 100 Systems Pow-R-Breaker) into a dead-front switchboard (Westinghouse Pow-R-Gear Model No. 917517) located in the subbasement of a hospital. The circuit breaker created an electrical fault when it contacted the energized bus at the rear of the switchboard. The ensuing electric arc started a fire. Employees #1 and #2 sustained first degree burns on their faces and arms and suffered from smoke inhalation. Employees #3, #4, and #5 suffered from smoke inhalation. All five employees were hospitalized for their injuries.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, SWITCHBOARD, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRICAL FAULT, SMOKE INHALATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15250731 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians | ||
| 2 | 15250731 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians | ||
| 3 | 15250731 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Electricians' apprentices | ||
| 4 | 15250731 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Electricians | ||
| 5 | 15250731 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Electricians |