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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304986193 - Arrow Towing & Recovery
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Arrow Towing & Recovery
3335 54th Ave. North
St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Mailing Address:
1250 Rogers St., Ste. E, Clearwater, FL 33756
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7549
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/21/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/10/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102340379 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 19040008 A | 06/27/2002 | 07/02/2002 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On December 28, 2001, Employee #1, a tow truck driver, was putting out some orange traffic cones in the outside lane in order to divert traffic to the left. A pickup truck that was just passing by struck Employee #1 and the tow truck. The vehicle involved in the accident fled the scene. The tow truck was parked facing east on State Route 93 in the outside lane, with emergency and directional arrow board lights flashing at the time of the accident. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital and died three days later on December 31, 2001.
Keywords: TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, STRUCK BY, TOW TRUCK, PICKUP TRUCK, WARNING SIGN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304986193 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |