Gregory Knopf Accident Death Obituary, Sharonville, Ohio

In Sharonville, Ohio, a routine day at work turned tragic inside a Ford manufacturing facility.

Police say 61-year-old Gregory Knopf was carrying out maintenance on a press machine Monday morning at the Ford Transmission Plant when it was suddenly activated, pinning him.

First responders rushed to the scene, working to free him from the machinery before beginning lifesaving efforts. He was taken to a hospital, but despite those efforts, he later died.

Investigators say several workers witnessed the incident, which is being described as an industrial accident. Now, multiple agencies — including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office, and Ford Motor Company — are working to determine exactly how it happened.

For coworkers and loved ones, the loss is deeply felt, a stark reminder of the risks faced in industrial environments every day.

The family will release obituary, memorial, funeral, and visitation details at a later time. Until then, some information remains subject to confirmation, and this report may be updated as additional details emerge.