This $4,500 Conductive Suit Could Make Power-Line Work Safer

In 2018, Justin Kropp was restoring a fire-damaged transmission circuit in Southern California when disaster struck. Grid ...
Yahoo

Utility worker critically injured by power line during move of heavy equipment

During the transport, state police assisted with medical response teams after one of the linemen was suffered an electric shock after coming into contact with a main power line. Andrei Arlovski shuts ...
Post and Courier

Trident Tech students showcase line work skills for utility employers

Fourteen students in Trident Technical College’s Electrical Line Worker certificate program demonstrated their skills during a recent showcase held on the Thornley Campus. The Spring 2025 event ...
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Dixie Electric honors electrial line workers for National Lineman Appreciation Day

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The folks at Dixie Electric Power Association are thanking their employees who repair and maintain power lines. Dixie Electric hosted an annual luncheon at its Laurel ...
Wane

Indiana Michigan Power honors the power behind the lines for Line Worker Appreciation Day

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — April 18 is Line Worker Appreciation Day. It is a time to thank the people who keep the power on in homes and businesses. Line workers work 24/7, through every shift, storm, ...
KOMU

Columbia line worker in stable condition after electric shock

This story has been edited to remove details about injuries following a request from family members. COLUMBIA — Kody Kile, a Columbia line worker who was injured by an electric shock while working to ...
T&D

CenterPoint Energy Honors Workers on National Lineworker Appreciation Day

Every year, the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and utilities across the country ...