Family mourns Beloit man killed in Janesville plant explosion

JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) – Loved ones are remembering Roberto Martinez, one of two employees killed in a March 18 explosion at NaturPak in Janesville.

Martinez, 55, of Beloit, died Sunday at a local hospital, according to the Rock County Medical Examiner.

Martinez’s family released a statement to WMTV on Friday, saying they are in deep mourning over his death.

This was the second explosion at the facility since February. OSHA is now investigating the two incidents.

The other person killed in the explosion has been identified as Laurance “Alex” Perkins, 38. Perkins died at a hospital on Tuesday, according to the medical examiner…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS