One person electrocuted, one injured in tree trimming incident in Piney Flats
By News Channel 11 Staff Published: July 15, 2016, 1:48 pm Updated: July 15, 2016, 5:44 pm
SULLIVAN COUNTY, TN (WJHL) – Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office officials confirmed one person was electrocuted and was person was injured while working with a private landscaping company Friday.
According to Capt. Andy Seabolt, the incident happened in the 1,000 block of Haw Ridge Road in Piney Flats just after 12:30 p.m.
The sheriff’s office said workers for a private company were trimming trees for a homeowner when an employee made contact with a live electrical line.
According to the release, the employee who made contact with the line was killed and another employee received minor injuries.
The sheriff’s office is calling the incident an accidental electrocution.
Johnson City Power Board crews responded to the scene, along with Sullivan County EMS and Piney Flats Volunteer Fire Department.
Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) said they have an inspector on the way.
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