Congratulations to the 43 ElectriCities member utilities that had no lost workday cases due to accidents or injuries in 2024. Each member is receiving a 2024 ElectriCities Municipal Electric Safety Award recognizing their perfect records and safe operating practices.
The award recipients are:
North Carolina
| Albemarle | Kinston |
| Apex | Laurinburg |
| Ayden | Maiden |
| Benson | Morganton |
| Cherryville | New Bern |
| Clayton | New River Light & Power |
| Cornelius | N.C. State University |
| Dallas | Pinetops |
| Elizabeth City | Pineville |
| Farmville | Rocky Mount |
| Forest City | Scotland Neck |
| Fountain | Shelby |
| Fremont | Smithfield |
| Gastonia | Stantonsburg |
| Granite Falls | Statesville |
| Greenville Utilities Commission | Tarboro |
| High Point | Washington |
| Hobgood | Waynesville |
| Hookerton | Western Carolina University |
| Huntersville | Winterville |
South Carolina
Easley
Seneca Light & Water
Virginia
Front Royal
In the coming weeks, each utility will receive their award from their assigned ElectriCities Senior Safety & Training Specialist.
Reporting on-the-job accidents and injuries is required by OSHA, but ElectriCities Senior Safety & Training Specialist Jeff Freeman says it’s not just for record-keeping and awards. The reports provide an opportunity for utility employees to revisit safe work practices, often with the help of the ElectriCities Safety & Training team.
“Having this information helps us track trends and make sure we’re covering the right content in our safety schools,” Jeff said. “If we’re seeing a lot of lineworkers with hand injuries, that’s a signal that we should review the importance of wearing gloves and proper personal protective equipment.”
For more information about the ElectriCities Municipal Electric Safety Awards, contact Jeff Freeman. And visit the ElectriCities website to learn about upcoming ElectriCities safety training classes.