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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221692429

76259 - CAROLINA TOWING AND RECOVERY

Event
Assault, Gunshot, Tow Truck, Vehicle
NAICS
488410
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#347557092
Employer profile
76259 - CAROLINA TOWING AND RECOVERY
Summary number
221692429
Report ID
0454510

Event description

Employee is fatally shot while towing vehicle

Investigation abstract

At approximately 2:00 a.m. on June 12, 2024, Employee #1 was in the process of towing a 2009 Tahoe from a property in Columbia, SC. An individual associated with the vehicle's owner exited the residence and opened fire on both Employee #1 and the tow truck. Employee #1 sustained fatal gunshot wounds during the incident and died from the injuries.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 62 M

    Event type
    1
    Occupation code
    999

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