Employee Dies in Shop Accident

Published: July 23, 2015

A 21-year-old man died following an accident at the Frederick, Colo., tire store where he was employed.

While inflating a commercial truck tire at B.K. Tire, Eric Hayden Marshall was struck in the head by the tire and wheel when a failure occurred. He was airlifted to Denver Health Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

According to reports, the tire appeared to have damage before it was inflated. Police are calling the death an “industrial accident.”

Investigation into the incident has been turned over to the coroner and Occupational Safety and Health Administration, according to local media.

TIA chooses Planet Hollywood for SEMA pre-show events

TIA’s pre-show events, encompassing the annual membership meeting and cocktail reception, will happen at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

By Christian Hinton

Published: April 21, 2024

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) revealed the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino as the host hotel for the pre-show events leading up to the Global Tire Expo (GTE) during the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, taking place from Nov. 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

TIA’s pre-show events, encompassing the annual membership meeting and cocktail reception, are set to take place on Monday, Nov. 4. The association said these events offer networking opportunities and insights into the latest TIA developments. Attendance is complimentary, however, securing a spot requires a reservation of a ticket.