The Grubb DispatcherIssue 23 Volume 8 Winter Company News Report

WHAT’S NEW THIS EDITION: Page 2: • Corporate Welcomes Mike Leatherwood• Major Projects• Rigging Division and Winchester Projects

Page 3: • Major Projects • Roanoke, Richmond and Baltimore Projects

Page 4: • Baltimore Project• Winchester Welcomes John Massey• Safety Corner Page 5:• Hunting Season• New to the Fleet

Page 6:• Employee Anniversaries• Power Generation 2016• Tacky Office Winner!

Written By: Megan CiesielskiEditor: Michelle Solaimani

W. O. Grubb is excited to announce the promotion of Jim Tracey as Alexandria’s Branch Manager. Jim has been with the

company for approximately 20 years, and has distinguished himself as one of

our most valuable employees. His recent position, as a Crane Operator of our flagship model GMK7550 created a reputation in the industry as a “go to” operator you can count on for making

some of the most difficult picks. Being a Crane Operator has given him much

respect from his co-workers and customers. Jim will be reporting directly to Bob Burgee and Scott

McDougle in his new role.

W. O. Grubb and the Corporate office would like to welcome Mike Leatherwood as the Industrial Lead Development Manager reporting directly to Keith Rind. Mike will be responsible for managing and distributing leads that we are getting from several different industrial sources. Presently, this includes 6 States. Mike will be vetting the leads and distributing them to the appropriate Branch Managers. He will also be responsible for tracking the leads and following up on their progress. Mike has been in the construction industry off and on since 2000. He went to Truman University and Webster University achieving his Bachelors and Master degrees.

Mike is originally from Missouri, but has been in the Richmond area for 22 years. He joined the Army and finished at Fort Lee and hasn’t left since. He is married with 3 kids and 5 grandkids. In his free time he likes to hike, boat, bike and spend time with his kids and grandkids. Also his hobbies include trap shooting and restoring an old BMW. “It’s great to be a part of such a wonderful company and be part of the team” says Mike.

MAJOR PROJECTSThe Major Projects Division working for CBI in Delta, PA hauling a steam generator weighing 674,000 pounds and a transformer weighing 736,000 pounds. Ron Byman operated W. O. Grubb’s 15 line SPMT Goldhofer for both pieces as they were placed in storage and will be hauled to their foundations at a later date.

WINCHESTERTim Butcher’s job at Wallop Island setting a NOAA weather satellite. Carl Moats, operator, and Delonta Tolson, oiler, were on the Liebherr LTM1250/1, 300 ton All Terrain Crane.

RIGGING DIVISIONThe Richmond Rigging Division took out, replaced and assembled a new 200,000 pound stator/rotor in a nearby steel mill.

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Ron Byman operating a 15v line PST Goldhofer. They hauled a 685,000 pound transformer in Delta, PA.

MAJOR PROJECTS ROANOKE

Bryan Sowers’s job at the Dominion Power Southampton Facility. The Liebherr LTM1250, 300 ton All Terrain and the Grove TMS9000E, 110 ton Truck Crane were used to remove and install a new silo. There was great teamwork done by Roanoke, Alexandria and Portsmouth. Carl Moats and Bobby McClenny operated the cranes along with help from the Portsmouth Riggers.

David Goodman’s job at the Roanoke Community Hospital. Steve Rohrman on the Grove GMK6350, 350 ton All Terrain removed cooling towers and steel platforms.

ROANOKE

RICHMONDJim Eller’s job setting tilt wall panels. Doug Radcliffe and new operator, Chris Mascey, ran the Grove GMK7550, 550 ton All Terrain with mega wing.

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BALTIMORENemo Lingerman’s job at Howard Community College picking the Invisible Hand. Operator, Stew, out of the Alexandria branch ran the Link-Belt HTC86110, 110 ton Truck Crane.

BALTIMORESteve Hoke’s job in Baltimore, MD they

lifted all of the steel in this structure and set it in place. Kenny Debord operated the Grove GMK5165, 165 ton All Terrain Crane.

Winchester would like to welcome their new Salesman, John Massey. John has worked in the construction industry for 8 years and has done

crane sales for 2 years. Prior to that he was a real estate business partner for 6. He attended Frostburg State University in Maryland.

John has two daughters, 11 year old Taylor and 7 year old Kennedy. He is originally from Williamsport, Maryland. In his free time he enjoys hunting, snowboarding, biking, coaching football, and spending time

with his girls.

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SAFETY CORNERFall PreventionThe Fall Prevention Program is to clearly identify guidelines to protect all employees engaged in outdoor or indoor work activities that expose them to potential falls from elevations. The workplace must be assessed before each assigned job for potential fall hazards. When fall hazards cannot be eliminated then the use of a guardrail and fall-protection system and administrative controls must be used. There are three basic guidelines to be used if an employee could fall 4 feet (general industry), or 6 feet (construction industry), and used in order when planning work at elevated heights. These guidelines will help in keeping you safe when you’re working at heights ... be sure you use them! 1. Fall prevention methods, such as guardrails.2. Fall protection systems, such as a restraint system, positioning system and or fall-arrest system.3. Distance protection, providing a safe distance from the unprotected sides and edges. 4. Fall prevention plans, which are administrative controls that rely on special training and work practices.Guardrail system consists of a top rail 39 to 45 inches high in Construction and 42 inches high in Industry and must withstand a force of at least 200 pounds. A midrail is a rail midway between toprail and toeboard; it must withstand a force of at least 150 pounds. A toeboard is 3.5 inches from the working level and must withstand 50 pounds. A restraint device is a system that is rigged to allow workers to move only as far as the sides of the work area and prevents the wearer from reaching a fall hazard. The anchor must withstand a load of 800 pounds or a structure that cannot be moved or pulled over. No rescue plan is needed. A positioning device is a system that shall be rigged in such a way that an employee cannot free fall more than 2 feet. The anchor must withstand a load of 3,000 pounds. A rescue plan is required. A fall-arrest device is a system that shall be rigged in such a way that an employee cannot free fall more than 6 feet. The anchor must withstand a load of 5,000 pounds. A rescue plan is required.A Fall Prevention Hazard Assessment Plan (administrative control) may be used in some cases. This plan relies on special training and work plans. These plans may only be used for leading edge work or precast concrete work, and only if conventional fall protection equipment cannot be used or creates a greater hazard. If this plan is going to be used, EH&S must ok the process. • Don’t forget to always inspect your equipment before each use. • Remember, wearing a harness should not be your first choice to protect yourself from a fall, but, if fall protection is needed, wear it properly, inspect it, be trained and connect to the right anchor.• Refer to the W.O. Grubb Safety Manual Section 21 for more information

(Chuck Cooke, Director of Corporate Safety, demonstrating how a harness works. Blair

Carlton and Wayne Johnson assist in hoisting him for the demonstration. )

HUNTING SEASON IS IN SESSION

W. O. Grubb is known for being top notch with the latest and greatest equipment. We have just purchased not 1 but 3 Grove GMK5150L’s, 175 ton All Terrain Cranes. Not only does this new model come equipped with cutting edge technology, it has an impressive 197’ main boom. Between the 197’ main boom, 58’ jib, two 26’ inserts for a max tip height of 318’ and counterweight to suit all regional needs, this crane has the best load charts in its class. Expect the first of the 5150L’s to be arriving in spring.

Cecil Wilmoth is all smiles with his 8 pointer (with a 24” spread). The deer was harvested in Goochland County with a muzzleloader. This is super special to Cecil because he was with his dad who got him to go hunting.

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NEW ARRIVALS FOR 2017

Also arriving soon is a Liebherr LTM1500-8.1, 600 ton All Terrain Crane. This 600 ton crane is very unique to our fleet because it comes with 2 main booms consisting of 164’ and 276’ and a very impressive 299’ of luffing jib.

Introducing our 6th Telecrawler but first of its class for W. O. Grubb, the Link-Belt TCC1100, 110 ton. Equipped with a 150’ five section full power main boom and 31’-55’ two piece swing away jib. This telecrawler is great for jobs where tires might be a hindrance, and already on a 4 month job in Harrisonburg, VA.

On Thanksgiving break, Brandy Griffith shot two bucks in two days! They were her first bucks and first gut jobs.

*What do you do away from work? Submit your photos and show us! Send to meganc@wogrubb.com

Employment AnniversariesOctober - December 2016

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

OctoberThe following is a list of employees that have been with the company for �ve plus years between October and December.

NovemberThe following is a list of employees that have been with the company for �ve plus years between October and December.

DecemberJulie Avery, Richmond 5 yearsKris Becker, Portsmouth 20 years Ronald Byman, Richmond 5 yearsStephen Bruce, Richmond 5 yearsChuck Cooke, Richmond 38 yearsKelly Carlin, Fredericksburg 9 yearsKevin Craig, Richmond 5 yearsFred Day, Fredericksburg 24 yearsRichard Dore, Portsmouth 11 yearsJames Everett, Portsmouth 6 yearsDanny Harmon, Portsmouth 7 yearsPatrick McDermott, Portsmouth 9 yearsKyle Moore, Richmond 5 yearsRobert Nuckols, Richmond 29 yearsStephen Rohrman, Baltimore 12 yearsBrad Shinault, Richmond 21 yearsSteven Stowers, Richmond 13 yearsJohn Walton, Portsmouth 8 years

Norman Arthur, Rigging Div. 6 yearsMark Brown, Crawler Div. 12 years

Dwayne Decker, Portsmouth 11 yearsFloyd Eggleston, Richmond 17 years

James Eller, Richmond 12 years Michelle Solaimani, Richmond 20 yearsMichael Ingersoll, Crawler Div. 6 yearsAndrew Jamerson, Steel Div. 38 years

Kevin Johnson, Richmond 11 yearsJames Tracey, Alexandria 20 years

Eric Daly, Richmond 10 years Emmett Hamersley, Richmond 18 years

Linwood Lane, Portsmouth 7 yearsMichael Thomas, Portsmouth 6 years

Jigger Tanner, Richmond 6 years

POWER GENERATION WEEK 2016W. O. Grubb recently attended the World’s Largest Power Generation Event. Power Generation International 2016 was held December 13-15 in Orlando, FL. Displaying a wide variety of products and services, POWER-GEN International represents a horizontal look at the industry with key emphasis on new solutions and innovations for the future. The W. O. Grubb Team got to show off the company with an awesome booth display and network with new people and companies.

Tacky Office Decoration Contest Winner!Pictured from left to right:

Megan Ciesielski, Alan Whiteted, Jigger Tanner, Keith

Rind, Brandy Griffith, and Bryan Sowers.

After reviewing all of the submissions, the

marketing department judged the entries and

selected Brandy Griffith as the contest winner.

Brandy will receive a $150 Visa gift card.