Greenville, South Carolina – In a tragic incident earlier today, a Duke Energy lineman lost his life while working on a powerline in the city. The incident took place on a sunny afternoon on the outskirts of Greenville, where the lineman was carrying out routine maintenance work.
According to eyewitnesses, the Duke Energy lineman was up on the powerline, carrying out his duties when a sudden explosion occurred. The explosion was heard from a distance, and people in the vicinity rushed to the scene to see what had happened. Upon reaching the spot, they were shocked to find that the lineman had been thrown several feet away from the powerline and was lying motionless on the ground.
Emergency services were immediately called to the scene, and paramedics rushed to attend to the lineman. However, despite their best efforts, they were unable to revive him, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation.
Duke Energy released a statement expressing their condolences to the family of the deceased lineman and stating that they are cooperating fully with the authorities to investigate the incident. The company also assured its customers that it will be reviewing all safety protocols and procedures to ensure the safety of their employees and the public.
The incident has left the local community in shock, with many expressing their condolences to the family of the lineman. Mayor Knox White also expressed his condolences, stating that the community was deeply saddened by the loss of the Duke Energy lineman.
The incident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers that linemen face every day while carrying out their duties. Linemen work in hazardous conditions, often at great heights, and their work is critical in keeping the power grid operational. The community and the energy company must take every possible precaution to ensure their safety while on the job.
The investigation into the cause of the explosion is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.