OSHA Inspection After Tire Explosion Yields $62,000 Fine for Truck Repair Shop

A man sustained serious head injuries in July after a tire exploded at the Massachusetts truck repair facility where he worked. Federal safety inspectors say the accident could have been avoided. They fined Crown Equipment Corp. on Woburn about $62,000 this month after a July 13 inspection. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration told Crown Equipment to: Inform employees who service wheels of the dangers associated with the task and teach them safety procedures. Evaluate each worker's ability to service wheels. Give employees more safety gear. Have instruction manuals ava...