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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300864733 - United Towing Services
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
United Towing Services
Nb 215 S/O Clinton Kieth
Murrieta, CA 90987
Mailing Address:
14949 Valley Blvd, Fontana, CA 92335
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7549
NAICS: 488410/Motor Vehicle Towing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/17/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/15/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101153450 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,205 | $0 | $5,205 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| 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 | 06/17/2004 | 07/20/2004 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/01/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A04 | 06/17/2004 | 07/20/2004 | $100 | $205 | $0 | 07/01/2004 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:10 p.m. on December 23, 2003, an employee was operating a tow truck on Interstate 215 Northbound. The employee was connecting a vehicle to be towed to the tow truck cable hook. He stated the vehicle was elevated but not on the truck bed. The employee further stated that he heard the sound of brakes being applied. The employee looked up and saw, vehicle headlights approaching him at a high rate of speed. The employee attempted to run out of the way by running towards the median guardrail. He recalled the approaching vehicle hitting him and knocking him into the guardrail. The employee landed on his back with his legs resting against the guardrail wooden post. The employee sustained multiple fractures to his legs and ankles. He was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: FRACTURE, VEHICLE, STRUCK BY, TOW TRUCK, ANKLE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300864733 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Hoist and winch operators |