Heart Attack Apparently Claimed Life of Worker at Latrobe Specialty Steel.

LATROBE, Pa., May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Brent Weikle of Shelby, Ohio, died apparently of natural causes at approximately 1:45 PM while operating an overhead crane at Latrobe Specialty Steel, Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Witnesses said Mr. Weikle suddenly slumped over the controls in the crane cab. Those on the scene reported that it looked like a heart attack. Having worked in the steel and other heavy industries for many years as an overhead crane operator, Mr. Weikle was well qualified for the work he was doing. He was 50 years old.

A death in an industrial setting, even if from natural causes, is distressing. From all outward appearances, this unfortunate event emanated from natural causes and was not a workplace accident. No other employees were injured and no equipment was damaged. Latrobe Specialty Steel immediately notified all the appropriate local and federal authorities.

Latrobe Specialty Steel Company, headquartered in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, manufactures and distributes precision-engineered specialty alloys for customers globally. Airframe and defense systems manufacturers specify Latrobe's high-performance, vacuum melted and vacuum remelted alloys for many critical components. In business continuously since 1913, the company employs approximately 900 people in ten locations throughout North America and Europe. Find additional information about Latrobe Specialty Steel at www.latrobesteel.com or contact Lisa Pierce at 724-532-6324 (lisa.pierce@latrobesteel.com).

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Source: Latrobe Specialty Steel Company

CONTACT: Lisa Pierce, +1-724-532-6324, lisa.pierce@latrobesteel.com

Web site: http://www.latrobesteel.com/

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