New competition raises funds for fallen linemen

Life as a lineworker is dangerous; we all know that. But when one hears the statistic that one lineworker dies every ten days, it really drives that danger home. While companies and training programs do everything they can to mitigate risk, there is no getting around the inherent danger of the work. 

In recognition of the sacrifices lineworkers—and their families—make, the National Sisterhood United for Journeyman Lineman (NSUJL) put on a competition in Pennsylvania to raise funds for the families of fallen and injured lineworkers. The event was held on June 19, and hopefully will become an annual affair.

Source:

Strub, Chelsea. “'Lineman competition coming to Hazleton.” WNEP The News Station, https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/lineman-competition-coming-to-hazleton/523-5e861f3b-add6-4e8c-995e-37a3454a2e56. Accessed 30 September 2021.