Crestview Electricuted CHELCO Lineman Air Lifted to Hospital

Crestview, Florida---An unamed CHELCO lineman with more than 18 years experience was flown by Gulf Flight air ambulance to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola Friday afternoon after he made accidental contact with an energized power line. He was with a large crew of Chelco lineman replacing a utility pole on Dogwood Drive in the area of Lake Silver Road. According to Donnie Fugate, CHELCO's Manager of Operations, the lineman suffered flash burns similar to what a fire cracker would cause on his chest. The victim will remain at sacred Heart Hospital for further observation until sometime Saturday. J.E. Smith, CHELCO CEO and General Manager said that the electric cooperatives utmost concern is for the care and well being of the employee and his family. The member owned cooperative serves more than 44,000 busineses and residences mainly in Okaloosa and Walton counties.

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