Rutledge, TN (WOKI) A lineman with Appalachian Electric Cooperative who died on the job Tuesday morning has been identified.
AEC officials say crews were working in Grainger County around 9:20 a.m. when “an electrical contact occurred on the site.” The person involved, identified as Nathan Potter, was taken to the hospital but died.
In a statement given Wednesday, AEC representatives said Potter was a valuable part of the team.
“Nathan worked as a lineman here for over 6 years and served our membership with dedication each day,” AEC said. “Not only was he a valued part of the AEC Family, he was also so much more – a husband, son, brother, and father to three young children. We continue to pray for his family during this extremely difficult time.”
AEC is taking donations for the Potter family at their office.
Potter’s death is being investigated by AEC, the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA), OSHA and other agencies.
