A work accident resulting in the injury of an aerialist occurred in Polygyros of Halkidiki.

The aerial worker was performing damage restoration work when he was struck by lightning from a Substation current on a Medium Voltage line, according to a GENOP announcement. He was taken to the hospital, where he is being treated with multiple burns, but his life is not in danger.

As GENOP states in its statement: “Another very serious work accident, with the victim of a colleague of our DEDDIE worker, occurred in Polygyros, Halkidiki. In particular, an aerial worker, working on damage restoration work, was struck by lightning from a Substation current on a Medium Voltage line, as a result of which he was taken to the hospital, where he is being treated with multiple burns on his body, fortunately without danger to his life.

GENOP/PPC-KIE expresses its undivided support to him and his relatives, while at the same time wishing and hoping for his speedy and optimal recovery.

We point out that everyone’s main concern is the protection of human life, while we call on colleagues to always operate with this in mind, strictly observing safety rules, while using all measures.

Taking care of hygiene and safety at work, with the aim of protecting health and physical integrity, is a fundamental right of workers.

PPC. DEDDIE and ADMIE, like all employers, are obliged to provide all relevant facilities to employees, in order to ensure their health and safety».