Tire Shop Cited After Mechanic Dies in Explosion

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited an Alabama tire shop after a mechanic was killed when a tractor tire exploded due to overinflation. OSHA said Friday that Opp-based Neal Tindol Tire LLC allowed workers to inflate tires on single-piece wheels without using a required restraining device or barrier designed to protect against tire explosion. The agency also cited the company for exposing employees to struck-by hazards and for failing to prevent workers from inflating tires above manufacturer-recommended maximum pressures. OSHA proposed $14,511 in penalties...