After an investigation into a worker fatality found the company exposed workers to confined space and other safety hazards, OSHA has cited big rig parts distributor FleetPride Inc.

On Jan. 7, 2026,  OSHA initiated an inspection after an employee asphyxiated while inspecting a tanker trailer.

The agency cited the company for 16 serious and three other-than-serious safety violations.

The citations include failure to implement a confined space program, lacking elements for its respiratory protection program, and exposing workers to electrical hazards.

OSHA has proposed $264,380 in penalties for the cited violations.

 Learn more about confined space safety standards. In addition, employers can contact the agency for free compliance assistance and resources.