Delta Worker Killed in Atlanta Tire Explosion Days Before Retirement

Mirko Marweg and Luis Aldarondo died in a maintenance accident at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport; OSHA is investigating.

Mirko Marweg was planning to retire next June after two decades with Delta Air Lines.
The explosion occurred during maintenance on wheel components not attached to an aircraft.
Marweg's son identified his father's body by tattoos and a lanyard due to severe burns.
Delta and the workers' union have extended support to the victims' families.
A third worker was seriously injured in the incident.