EDEN, NC. (WGHP) — A nonprofit called the Fallen Linemen Organization works to support families of linemen who are severely injured or killed, and they’re working to support the families in Eden.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, an average of 42 lineworkers die on the job every year, and it is considered one of the top five most dangerous occupations in the country.
The Fallen Linemen Organization was formed to memorialize the unsung heroes of the line, support their families and offer financial support…