Lineman killed on the job in Griffin remembered as a hero
The 52-year-old Navy veteran and city of Griffin lineman lost his life at work in a tragic accident Wednesday. Weems was a lineman for the city for more than 19 years. It was a job he truly loved.
'You can't buy that feeling' | Griffin lineman killed in accident passionate about his job, loved solving issues to help others
Eric Weems died after an accident where the equipment used in the power project failed, according to Griffin Police.
‘I really do love my job:’ Lineman killed in accident loved helping others
“I really do love my job. I get to go out and do what I love,” Weems told a cameraperson. “And to be able to help others...you can’t beat it.” He goes on to describe what it’s like to be a lineman: hard days of dangerous work. But that he wouldn’t change it.
Georgia Lineman Dies, Another Injured in Worksite Accident
Lineman Eric Weems died and another, Trent Granger, was injured while working on an electrical project in Griffin, Ga. on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Georgia lineman killed, another injured after workplace accident: 'Tragic passing'
Veteran lineman Eric Weems died on Wednesday after equipment failed while working on a power project in Griffin, Georgia. Another lineman was also injured.
Officials identify lineman killed, another injured in utilities accident in Griffin
SPALDING COUNTY — SPALDING COUNTY, Ga. —Officials have identified the lineman who was killed and injured in a utilities accident in Griffin on Wednesday afternoon, according to WSBTV. The city of Griffin identified the lineman as Eric Weems. The current extent of the injuries that lineman Trent Granger has is unknown at this time.
‘It’s a tragedy:’ Neighbors heartbroken after lineman dies, another injured in Griffin accident
GRIFFIN, Ga. — The city where a lineman was killed while on duty says it will make grief counselors available to employees who need assistance. Another worker was seriously injured in the incident. People in the Griffin neighborhood say it’s sad someone lost their life while working.
‘I really do love my job’: Ga. lineman dies after equipment failure
A lineman working in Griffin died Wednesday morning after an equipment failure, according to the police department. Another was seriously injured.
City officials identify lineman who died after 'equipment failure' during power project in Griffin
GRIFFIN, Ga. — One lineman is dead, and another is injured after an accident related to a "power project," according to ...
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1 lineman killed, another injured during 'accident' in Griffin, officials say
At 3:15 p.m., the city of Griffin released the names of the workers who were involved in the incident. Eric Weems and ...
Lineman dies, another injured after ‘equipment failure’ in downtown Griffin
A lineman died and another one was injured after an equipment failure at a power project in downtown Griffin. The Spalding ...
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‘I really do love my job.’ Lineman dies after equipment failure
(WANF/Gray News) – A lineman working in Griffin, Georgia ... intersection of Spalding and Little streets where they said Eric Weems died at the scene. The other lineman, Trent Granger, was ...