AEC Mourns the Loss of Lineman in Electrical Contact Incident

On July 23, 2024, at approximately 9:20am crews with Appalachian Electric Cooperative were working to install a new service in Grainger County when, for circumstances under investigation, an electrical contact occurred on site. AEC crew members on the scene immediately began providing life saving measures and contacted EMS. The Lineman was taken to Morristown-Hamblen Hospital, but did not survive.

“AEC is a close-knit organization that doesn’t just provide power to our members and the community, we’re part of the community. Today, we lost one of our fellow AEC Family Members and this tragedy is felt by everyone.” said Josh Compton, AEC’s General Manager. “Working as a lineman is a respectable and honorable profession. We mourn the loss of our colleague during this incredibly difficult time. Their family is in our thoughts and prayers.”

“Safety is and will continue to be our number one priority,” said Compton. The incident remains under investigation by AEC, the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, and various other local agencies that responded to the scene. More information will be provided as it becomes available.