An OSHA investigation has discovered that Kumho Tire Georgia Inc. could have prevented the death of a 57-year-old maintenance worker. The incident occurred in April 2024 when a worker was fatally injured after the machine they were working on unexpectedly started. According to OSHA, the tire manufacturing facility has a history of safety and health violations. Since 2015, the facility has been inspected nine times, resulting in 52 violations. In its most recent investigation, OSHA found that Kumho Tire Georgia bypassed safety procedures meant to prevent machinery from accidentally starting during maintenance. Additionally, the company: