Issac Dean Notz, 38, of Manitowoc, and two others were killed on Feb. 2, 2018 when a 300-ton crane collapsed at the Shady Grove facility.
Crane company cited by OSHA after Manitowoc man's death
by FOX 11 News
Tuesday, August 7th 2018
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SHADY GROVE, PA (WLUK) -- A crane manufacturer is being cited for an incident earlier this year that killed three employees, including a Manitowoc man.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Grove U.S. LLC in Shady Grove, Pennsylvania for exposing workers to safety hazards.
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Issac Notz, 38, of Manitowoc, and two others were killed on Feb. 2, 2018 when a 300-ton crane collapsed at the Shady Grove facility.
OSHA's investigation determined the company placed work facilities too close to the crane testing area.
The company faces proposed penalties totaling $14,976, the maximum amount allowed.
Grove U.S. has 15 business days to comply or contest the citations.
In 2016, The Manitowoc Company, formerly based in Manitowoc, announced it would its move crane manufacturing facility to Shady Grove. Earlier this year, the company moved its corporate headquarters to Milwaukee.
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38-year-old Isaac Notz was pronounced dead at 6:35 p.m. Saturday at York Hospital.
Manitowoc man is 3rd to die after accident at crane manufacturer
by The Associated Press
Tuesday, February 13th 2018
SHADY GROVE, Pa. (AP) --
Authorities say a third man has died from injuries following an accident at a Pennsylvania crane manufacturer earlier this month.
The Franklin County coroner said 38-year-old Isaac Notz was pronounced dead at 6:35 p.m. Saturday at York Hospital.
Coroner Jeff Conner said the Wisconsin resident died of blunt force trauma stemming from the Feb. 2 accident at Manitowoc Cranes in Shady Grove, about 65 miles southwest of Harrisburg.
Pronounced dead at the scene of the accident were 49-year-old Chris Robison of Marion and 66-year-old John Marcoux of Chambersburg. Two other men were treated and released.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating. The company is based in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, where Notz was from.
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SHADY GROVE, Pa. (AP) —
Two men have been killed and a third was critically injured in an accident at a Pennsylvania crane manufacturer.
State police say the accident happened Friday morning at Manitowoc Cranes in Shady Grove, about 65 miles southwest of Harrisburg.
Trooper Brent Miller says two men were killed, and a third was flown to the hospital is critical condition. That man is undergoing surgery. Two other men suffered minor injuries to their arm and hand.
Miller says he has no details about the accident. Manitowoc officials did not immediately respond to calls and emails.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating.
The company is based in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
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Isaac Dean Notz, age 38, of Manitowoc, passed away Saturday evening, February 10, 2018. He was born at home on January 15, 1980 to Dean and Bonnie Notz in Stone Lake, WI.
He married Natasha Lund on October 4, 2002 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Manitowoc. Isaac was a great welder/fabricator and worked for Notz Welding and Fabrication until he joined Manitowoc Company in 1998. He went on to become a Project Manager. He loved being with family and friends. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, outdoor activities, traveling and playing football with his boys. He also was a member of various golf leagues.
Isaac was a bright light in this world and was deeply loved by everyone who knew him. His smile lit up the room wherever he was. He had a good heart and was willing to help anyone at any time.
Isaac left us not of his own desire but by a tragic unforeseen accident while at work in Shady Grove, PA. Proved true are the words of Eccl. 9:11 “Time and unexpected events overtake them all.” Isaac would say to all of us…live each day as if it were your last. Love God, love family, and your neighbor. Smile no matter how hard life can be.
Survivors include his wife, Natasha Notz, 2 sons Nicholas and Hunter, his parents, Dean and Bonnie Notz, 4 siblings who were his best friends, Dena Petri/Notz, Jesse (Joanette), Jonathan (Jeannine), Micah (fiance’ Allison Boeckman) all of Manitowoc, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gordon “Jeff” and Judy Lund, sister-in-law Breanna (Donald) Pieschel, Manitowoc, brother-in-law Nicholas (Michelle) Lund, Denver CO and many Uncles/aunts, nephews/nieces and cousins, along with other relatives and friends.
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Reports are coming in of a fatal crane incident that occurred this morning at the Manitowoc / Grove crane plant in Shady Grove Pennsylvania.
We understand that two men have died, while three others were injured, one of them seriously, he was airlifted to hospital where his condition is said to be critical, the other two were taken to the local hospital and later released.
Police have now released the name of the two many who died, they are: Christopher Robison, 49, a 30 year Grove /Manitowoc veteran, who was most recently employed in the research and development department, and John Marcoux, 66, who has worked for the company for the past 10 years. Both men grew up in the local area.
UPDATE The seriously injured third man has now died as a result of injuries, he has been named as Isaac Dean Notz, 38, of Wisconsin.
We have few details so far of what actually occurred, but have been told that the incident involved a lattice crawler crane being rigged on the test pad - However we cannot confirm this information. Wind speeds in the area were gusting in the region of 16 metres a second.
If we learn more later today we will update this item at that time. The company says that at its paramount concern at this time is the families of those who were involved in the incident.
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Christopher T. Robison
June 5, 1968 - February 2, 2018
Chambersburg
Christopher T. Robison, 49, passed away on Friday, February 2, as a result of a crane accident at the Manitowoc Plant in Shady Grove. Born on June 5, 1968 in Hagertown, MD, he was the son of Ronald Robison of Marion, and Bonnie Diehl Robison of Chambersburg.
A 1986 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School, Chris had been employed at Manitowoc for almost 30 years, most recently in the Research and Development Division. He was an avid car enthusiast, and enjoyed working on cars and trucks of all kinds, especially classics.
Aside from his parents, he is survived by his loving wife, Tracy Arnold Robison, whom he married on April 8, 1989; and their daughter, Bethany N. Robison, whom he was so proud of for going to college. He was eagerly looking forward to seeing her graduate with her biology degree in the spring from York College. He cherished the times spent with his family, and he will be loved and missed by many, including his cat, "Mozzy," who only likes men.