Date of Incident: August 11, 2026
South Carolina Reporting Authority: Anderson County Coroner’s Office
Type of Accident: Workplace Injury Electrocution
Location of Accident: Safe Industries along Highway 86 in Piedmont
Injuries: One fatality
Description of Accident: A 65-year-old man died after being shocked by a live electrical wire while working on a heating and air conditioning unit. His death was ruled an accident. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the incident and the company involved to determine the circumstances surrounding the workplace death.
Local Media Coverage: OSHA investigating fatal industrial accident in Anderson County
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