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Lineman dies while on the job, investigation underway
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points The 48-year-old man was electrocuted while doing electrical work overhead. A worker's death is being investigated after an incident on August 13.
A worker's death is being investigated after an incident on August 13. The 48-year-old man was electrocuted while doing electrical work overhead. He was employed by Consumers Energy, a company that is now providing support to his coworkers.
The company has expressed condolences and is working to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. Resources are being offered to those who worked with the man.
Further details about the incident are not available, but the company is cooperating with officials to investigate what happened. The worker's identity has not been released.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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