Wenatchee, WA
Thursday afternoon update:
Edward “Eddie” Bromiley, a technician for Chelan PUD’s Central Maintenance group, died Wednesday in an accident at Rock Island Dam.
During crane testing, the 40-year-old employee was hit by a piece of steel from the spillway structure.
Bromiley had worked at Chelan PUD since April 2000. He became an apprentice wireman in August 2003 and a journeyman in October 2004. Eddie moved to being a meter relay technician in May 2005 and into the technician position in May 2008.
Support for his family is ongoing. This flag is flying in his memory outside the PUD’s Tech Shop in Wenatchee.
Thursday has been a day of mourning at Chelan PUD. Bromiley’s coworkers across the PUD have been meeting to share memories and grieve.
Friends of the family have organized a community candlelight vigil for him at 7:30 tonight in Walla Walla Point Park in Wenatchee. www.facebook.com/events/194574964597209/
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With deep sadness
An accident on the spillway at Rock Island Dam Wednesday afternoon took the life of a Chelan PUD employee.
During crane testing, the 40-year-old employee was hit by a piece of steel from the spillway structure.
Coworkers provided immediate first aid until emergency medical help arrived. The first responders weren’t able to revive the person.
The accident is under investigation and more information will be available when there is a better understanding of what happened.
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Chelan utility worker dies in accident at Rock Island Dam Posted: Jun 14, 2018 8:08 PM EDT Updated: Jun 14, 2018 8:08 PM EDT
Flag flying in Bromiley's honor, Courtesy Chelan PUD
WENATCHEE, Wash. -
The Chelan Public Utility District says an employee has died while working at a hydroelectric dam south of Wenatchee.
The utility district says 40-year-old employee Edward “Eddie” Bromiley was working on the spillway at Rock Island Dam Wednesday when he was hit by a piece of steel from the spillway structure. Co-workers provided first aid until medics arrived but the worker died.
A flag is flying in his memory outside the PUD’s Tech Shop in Wenatchee.
Friends of the family have organized a community candlelight vigil for him at 7:30 Thursday night in Walla Walla Point Park in Wenatchee.
The accident is under investigation.
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Utility worker dies in accident at central Washington dam
Posted 11:52 AM, June 14, 2018, by Associated Press
Rock Island Dam on the Columbia River, seen from a passing train. (Wikimedia commons/Mr. Granger)
WENATCHEE, Wash. — The Chelan Public Utility District says an employee has died while working at a hydroelectric dam south of Wenatchee.
The utility says a 40-year-old employee working on the spillway at Rock Island Dam Wednesday was hit by a piece of steel from the spillway structure. Co-workers provided first aid until medics arrived but the worker died.
The utility did not identify the employee. It says grief counselors will be available for employees Thursday.
The accident is under investigation.
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WENATCHEE, Wash. (AP) -
The Chelan Public Utility District says an employee has died while working at a hydroelectric dam south of Wenatchee.
The utility says a 40-year-old employee working on the spillway at Rock Island Dam Wednesday was hit by a piece of steel from the spillway structure. Co-workers provided first aid until medics arrived but the worker died.
The utility did not identify the employee. It says grief counselors will be available for employees Thursday.
The accident is under investigation.