Duke Energy worker death results in ‘serious’ violation, $16K fine for company
Duke Energy was fined this month for a “serious violation” after an employee died from electrocution in 2024. The North Carolina Department of Labor on Feb. 4, 2025, issued a serious violation to the utility company,
NCDOL fines Duke Energy after Charlotte worker’s electrocution death; blames improper equipment
NCDOL continues that mandating 14-inch-long low-voltage electrical gloves or gloves used with rubber sleeves could have prevented the Jones from being electrocuted. Duke Energy is ordered to pay a $16,131 penalty and correct the violation.
Duke Energy fined after lineman was electrocuted last summer
CHARLOTTE — The North Carolina Department of Labor is fining Duke Energy $16,000 after a lineman was electrocuted this summer. Zach Jones died in August while working on Wandering Creek Drive. The Department of Labor said the 11-inch gloves Duke Energy provided to Jones did not provide protection to the wrist and forearm.
Duke Energy fined by the NCDOL after employee’s electrocution
The North Carolina Department of Labor has fined Duke Energy more than $16K following an investigation into the electrocution of a lineman last summer.
Duke Energy facing fines for OSHA violation
Duke Energy has 15 working days from when it received the citations to request an informal conference with the Labor Department or pay the fines.
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Tree goes down in south Charlotte, knocks out power
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Duke Energy expanding assistance for customers in need
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy is expanding its assistance programs to help customers in need.
Duke Energy expands aid programs amid high bills
The biggest expansions are for programs that help customers reduce their energy usage by replacing old, inefficient ...
Duke Energy Prepares For Approaching Winter Storm
Duke Energy works on grid improvements throughout the year to help avoid outages and restore power faster when outages occur. These improvements include tree trimming around power lines, pole and line ...
Charlotte adjusts city-wide climate goals as 2030 deadline approaches
Across Charlotte, you may have seen more solar on city rooftops and more electric cars on the road. The rapid shift comes ...
Fortune Recognizes Duke Energy as One of the World's Most Admired Companies
CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESS Newswire / February 7, 2025 / Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) has been recognized by Fortune magazine as one of ...
Duke Energy names Katherine Neebe as chief communications officer
Duke Energy announced today it has appointed Katherine Neebe, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer ...