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Reports Identify Ford Sharonville Worker Killed by Press as Gregory Knopf

Authorities are examining how a press activated during maintenance at the transmission plant.

Overview

  • Sharonville police said a press undergoing routine service inadvertently turned on and pinned the worker Monday morning around 9:45 a.m.
  • First responders freed the employee, attempted life‑saving measures, and transported him to Bethesda North Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
  • Local outlets report the Hamilton County coroner identified the victim as Gregory Knopf, after earlier reports said the name had not been released.
  • The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office, OSHA, and Ford’s administrative staff are investigating, and police describe the case as an industrial accident with multiple witnesses.
  • Ford expressed condolences, said it is supporting the family and offering counseling to plant employees, and reiterated that safety is its highest priority.