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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1793709.015 - A1 Hd Towing, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
A1 Hd Towing, Llc
39528 Sierra Highway
Palmdale, CA 93550
Mailing Address:
42556 8th Street East, Lancaster, CA 93535
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 488410/Motor Vehicle Towing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/09/2025
Emphasis: N:Heatnep, S:Heatsep-Outdoor
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2241398 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,025 | $0 | $6,025 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,025 | $0 | $1,025 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 342(A) | 06/09/2025 | 07/14/2025 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 06/18/2025 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(A) | 06/09/2025 | 07/14/2025 | $400 | $400 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3395(I) | 06/09/2025 | 07/14/2025 | $400 | $400 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 6401 | 06/09/2025 | 07/14/2025 | $225 | $225 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 10:09 p.m. on December 9, 2024, an employee working as a tow trucker operator for a towing company had been dispatched to assist a customer that required assistance. The employee was taking to the owner of a damaged car standing on the driver's side of the vehicle. The employee was struck by an oncoming vehicle after which the driver fled the scene. The employee was pronounced dead at the scene from a hit-and-run felony.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Highway Shoulder, Injury Illness Prevention Program, Motor Vehicle, Road, Shoulder, Struck By, Tow Truck, Traffic Accident, Truck, Truck Driver
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1793709.015 | 38 | M | Fatality | Truck drivers, light |