Duke Energy has confirmed that a contract worker fell at Oxford Dam on Wednesday.
The worker fell 50 feet onto concrete at the base of the dam. The worker was part of the renovation project at the dam that borders Alexander and Catawba Counties. The worker was taken to a local hospital. No update on the injuries sustained.
Duke Energy replied to a request today with the following statement
Yesterday afternoon, while performing work on Oxford Dam, a contractor fell. Emergency personnel administered immediate care, and the worker was transported to a medical facility. Work on the dam has been paused.
The safety of our employees, contractors and communities is our top priority at Duke Energy. We take safety seriously and remain focused on identifying hazards, managing risks and ensuring work is performed safely.