The Grubb DispatcherIssue 25 Volume 9 Summer Company News Report

WHAT’S NEW THIS EDITION: Page 2: • Roanoke welcomes Brian Irvin• Major Projects and Alexandria jobs• Patriotic Festival 2017

Page 3: • Portsmouth, Richmond and Roanoke jobs• Richmond welcomes Ashley Rhoten

Page 4:• Fluor golf tournament• Baltimore and Fredericksburg jobs• New 210 ton All Terrain Crane

Page 5: • W. O. Grubb introduces new branch

Page 6:• Employee anniversaries • Safety corner

Written By: Megan CiesielskiEditor: Michelle Solaimani

American Cranes & Transport magazine’s 2017 top 100 crane companies in North

America was released June 1st. Not only

did W. O. Grubb rank

10th in North America, we got the cover page of the

hottest issue! The cover photo was

Jigger Tanner’s job

with “Big Willie,” but that job couldn’t have been done without Brian Thiede’s engineering. Thank you to everyone who makes this company

tick, 10th in North America is pretty impressive!

The Roanoke Branch would like to welcome Brian Irvin as their new Sales Representative. For the last 20 years, Brian has worked as a Project Manager in mining construction. During that time he gained

sales experience dealing with mining machinery. He married his trophy wife and they have 4 children! Brian was born and raised in Wythe County, VA. He said, “I have been all over the world, but there is no place like home.” Brian loves to laugh and listen to music along with

playing golf and going shooting in his free time.

William “Waldo” Stallings operated the Link-Belt

RTC8050II, 50 ton Rough Terrain at the 2017 Patriotic Festival. The festival took

place at Virginia Beach June 2nd to the 4th.

Otis McGlothlin’s job for North Star Construction at the Ballston Commons Mall.

Carl Moats operated the Grove GMK7550, 550 ton All Terrain picking 126,000 pound sections

of a pedestrian bridge.

ALEXANDRIA

MAJOR PROJECTSMajor Projects working on the Keys Project in Waldorf, MD for SNC Lavlin. The unit that’s being erected in the photos is an Air Cooled Condenser with our Liebherr LR1300SX, 330

ton Crawler Crane. Major Projects had to do the shake out process, which was loading and shipping all of the steel from 4 different yard sites in Richmond. There was a total of 379

loads out of Richmond.

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CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION

Construction industry employees who work outdoors are continuously at risk of sunburn and developing skin cancer from overexposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). The sun’s rays are strongest and most damaging between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

HOW TO HELP SAVE YOUR SKIN

If you work outdoors, here are some ways to help protect yourself:

Minimize midday sun.• Minimize sun exposure and maximize shade during

the midday hours.

Wear protective clothing.• Although it may seem too hot to wear pants and long-

sleeved shirts, these can help to protect your skin.

• Some of the newer lightweight and tightly wovenfabrics designed for outdoors can o�er even better UVprotection and comfort than ordinary fabric.

• Protect your ears, lower face and neck from directsunlight with:

» A wide-brimmed hardhat.

» A neck shade or neck drape that can be added tosome hardhats for added protection.

» A bandana that can be worn around the neck toprovide additional protection.

Wear sunscreen.The best way to prevent sunburn is to always wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) rating of at least 30 for extended outdoor work.

• The SPF value indicates a sunscreen’s protectionfrom UVA radiation, which causes sunburn.

» Sunscreens o�ering broad-spectrum protection willalso protect against UVA radiation, which causesaging of skin and contributes to skin cancer.

• The American Cancer Society recommends applyingsunscreen to all body surfaces not covered with hair,a hat or clothing, about 20 minutes before goingoutside. Some recommendations:

» Reapply every two hours.

» If you perspire heavily or work in or around thewater, use a waterproof sunscreen reappliedperiodically.

» Apply liberally. A thick coating provides betterprotection.

Guard against glaring surfaces.Even on cloudy days, outdoor workers are at risk from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. That’s because shiny or reflective surfaces like water or metal intensify the sun’s ability to burn the skin.

By taking the appropriate precautions, you can stay protected while working outdoors.

TOOLKIT TALKS: SUNBURN PREVENTION

Headquarters and all of W. O. Grubb would like to welcome Ashley Rhoten as our new Administrative Assistant. Ashley will be assisting James Allen with collections and other projects. This will be her first time working in the crane industry but she has experience working with the County of Charles City collecting personal property and real estate taxes. She also has some experience working for Capital One. Ashley is from the Richmond area and has a son who recently turned 1. In her free time she likes to be active outdoors, spending time with friends and family. She is also very crafty, so she loves to make things, draw, paint, etc. But mostly she loves being a mommy to her little boy, Colin.

ROANOKE

Bryan Sower’s job at a cell tower in Gladys, VA. Operator, Mike Fontonyi, replaced tower antennas with the Link-Belt HTC-86100, 100 ton Truck

Crane with 90 foot total jib length.

Bryan Sower‛s job in downtown Roanoke. Operator, Russel Myers, set cable reels with the Link-Belt ATC-3210, 210 ton All Terrain Crane.

PORTSMOUTH

Portsmouth’s job where our Link-Belt HTC8675II, 75 ton Truck Crane was picked up at Norfolk International Terminals by the SAMSON �loating crane. It was then �loated around to BAE Shipyard and set up on the deck of the USS Wasp for work on the �light deck. The operator was Rob Belote.

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RICHMONDBill Crowder’s job at Shirley Plantation. Chris Macey, operator, and Steve Miner, oiler, ran the Grove GMK7550, 550 ton All Terrain lifting a conveyor system.

Jay Martin (Fluor), Bryan Sowers, Jigger Tanner, Cecil Wilmoth, Keith Rind, Frank Natale, Scott McDougle and Alan Whiteted showing their

Grubb spirit at Golf for Greenville. Fluor holds this golf tournament and trade show in Greenville, SC

every year to help raise money for organizations in need.

FREDERICKSBURGFred Day’s job at AP Hill with the Link-Belt HTC86110, 110 ton Truck Crane. Timmy Reed was the operator and Walter Hilliard and Robert Meisner did the rigging. They loaded up 2 tanks that were at the front gate of AP Hill and hauled them to the Fredericksburg yard. There the tanks are in the process of getting sand blasted and repainted. Once that is done they’ll be hauled back to AP Hill and set in place.

Nemo Lingerman’s job working for Brad Roth from

Nexius. Joe Nelson, operator, and Rick Tydings, oiler,

replaced antennas with the Grove GMK5165, 165 ton All

Terrain.

BALTIMORE We have taken delivery of 2 additional Link-Belt ATC3210, 210 ton All Terrain Cranes. The cranes are configured with 200 foot of boom and a special 3 piece 67 foot of jib with an insert for a total of 92 feet of jib giving our fleet versatile lift options.

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SAFETY

Along with the news of being 10th largest crane company in North America, W. O. Grubb recently opened a new branch in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. That’s right we’re heading north! The Pennsylvania branch will open doors for many opportunities and to help better service our customers. The branch will be conveniently located at: 10373 C Antrim Church Road, Greencastle, PA 17225. They are the first branch to take delivery of the Grove GMK5150L, 175 ton All Terrain Crane.

This was the crane that was showcased at this year’s CONEXPO. Reed “Dude” Gordon (pictured on the right) will be operating the GMK5150L out of the Greencastle branch.

With that being said we would like to welcome John Bentz as the Branch Manager. John served in the Marine Corps which led to him getting in the construction industry. He was a heavy equipment mechanic in the Marines, they taught

him all about the equipment. He’s been in the industry ever since. John brings 20 years of operator experience, 10 years of sales estimating, and management with crane companies. John’s experience gives him knowledge from all perspectives of the company.

John was born in Waynesboro, PA and was raised in Blue Ridge Summit, PA. He currently lives along the Pennsylvania, Maryland line with his wife and two kids. His son is 18 and his daughter is 15, he says his kids get along great and his motto is to always stay humble and positive. Outside of work John is a family man, and he likes to hunt, fish and camp. When asked, “What are you most excited about?” John said, “The opportunity to work for W. O. Grubb and be a part of a growing company.”

INTRODUCING GREENCASTLE, PENNSYLVANIA

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CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION

Construction industry employees who work outdoors are continuously at risk of sunburn and developing skin cancer from overexposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). The sun’s rays are strongest and most damaging between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

HOW TO HELP SAVE YOUR SKIN

If you work outdoors, here are some ways to help protect yourself:

Minimize midday sun.• Minimize sun exposure and maximize shade during

the midday hours.

Wear protective clothing.• Although it may seem too hot to wear pants and long-

sleeved shirts, these can help to protect your skin.

• Some of the newer lightweight and tightly wovenfabrics designed for outdoors can o�er even better UVprotection and comfort than ordinary fabric.

• Protect your ears, lower face and neck from directsunlight with:

» A wide-brimmed hardhat.

» A neck shade or neck drape that can be added tosome hardhats for added protection.

» A bandana that can be worn around the neck toprovide additional protection.

Wear sunscreen.The best way to prevent sunburn is to always wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) rating of at least 30 for extended outdoor work.

• The SPF value indicates a sunscreen’s protectionfrom UVA radiation, which causes sunburn.

» Sunscreens o�ering broad-spectrum protection willalso protect against UVA radiation, which causesaging of skin and contributes to skin cancer.

• The American Cancer Society recommends applyingsunscreen to all body surfaces not covered with hair,a hat or clothing, about 20 minutes before goingoutside. Some recommendations:

» Reapply every two hours.

» If you perspire heavily or work in or around thewater, use a waterproof sunscreen reappliedperiodically.

» Apply liberally. A thick coating provides betterprotection.

Guard against glaring surfaces.Even on cloudy days, outdoor workers are at risk from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. That’s because shiny or reflective surfaces like water or metal intensify the sun’s ability to burn the skin.

By taking the appropriate precautions, you can stay protected while working outdoors.

TOOLKIT TALKS: SUNBURN PREVENTION

Construction industry employees who work outdoors Wear sunscreen.

Employment AnniversariesApril - June 2017

The following is a list of employees that have been with the company for �ve plus years between April and June.The following is a list of employees that have been with the company for �ve plus years between April and June.

APRILThe following is a list of employees that have been with the company for �ve plus years between April and June.

MAYThe following is a list of employees that have been with the company for �ve plus years between April and June.

JUNE

The best way to prevent sunburn is to always wear

Richard Bowers, Crawler Division 20 yearsCarolyn Callanan, Portsmouth 15 yearsBlair Carlton, Richmond 16 yearsDavid Daly, Richmond 22 yearsMichael Duley, Alexandria 12 yearsLori Edwards, Richmond 6 yearsWilliam English, Richmond 16 yearsKen Gibson, Alexandria 16 years Andrew Hill, Richmond 14 yearsJames Johnson, Rigging Division 11 yearsJames Leeper, Crawler Division 14 yearsDoug Neely, Richmond 16 yearsJoseph Nelson, Baltimore 7 yearsTommy O'Donnell, Wilmington 11 yearsClinton Oliver, Crawler Division 8 yearsWilliam Osterbind, Rigging Division 9 yearsGeorge Pennington, Crawler Division 7 yearsJohn Price, Rigging Division 13 yearsAndrea Profitt, Richmond 24 yearsKristopher Srnec, Baltimore 5 yearsJean Walton, Richmond 12 years

Tom Boschi, Baltimore 5 years Billy Brown, Crawler Division 27 years

Benjamin Bruce, Crawler Division 24 yearsCharles Craig, Crawler Division 6 years

Woodrow Evans, Crawler Division 5 yearsRay Hand, Alexandria 11 years

Diane Manning, Richmond 15 yearsKevin Pennington, Richmond 20 yearsDonald Richards, Alexandria 15 years

Ed Walters, Steel Division 25 years

Steve Brawley, Richmond 14 yearsDiane Bruch, Portsmouth 17 years

Joseph Bullock, Crawler Division 6 yearsIrwin Eggleston, Richmond 16 years

Chris Hickey, Portsmouth 12 yearsKenneth Hicks, Portsmouth 11 years

Carl Moats, Alexandria 13 yearsRussell Moody, Richmond 15 years

Joseph Moore, Richmond 5 yearsHenry Potter, Portsmouth 9 yearsAndy Purdy, Alexandria 17 years

Gary Rugg, Crawler Division 17 yearsDarrell Williams, Portsmouth 5 years

SAFETY

CORNER