Bartow linemen bring home awards from GA Lineman's Rodeo

 

Safety focus pays off for Cobb EMC
Linemen bring home six awards from Georgia Lineman's Rodeo

Media release: Cobb EMC linemen, along with other linemen throughout Georgia, recently participated in the 18th annual Georgia Lineman's Rodeo, a day-long competition that tests linemen's skills under poor conditions. The competition is designed to maintain a focus on safety training and safe work practices, which are crucial in an industry where safety oversights can lead to serious injury or death.

The rodeo, which was held in Chehaw Park in Albany, Ga., included three divisions: electric membership cooperatives (EMCs), municipal power companies and Georgia Power. During events, linemen competed either as journeymen teams comprised of three linemen and a coach or individually as apprentices.

Cobb EMC received the following Journeyman Awards at the 2012 Georgia Lineman's Rodeo:

Hurt-man Rescue Awards

• 1^st place team: Scotty Lyons (1^st Class Lineman – Step 1); Jeremy Norment (Lineman – Step 5); Josh Poston (1^st Class Lineman); Coach, Ken Brumelow (Line Foreman)
• 2^nd place team: Lance Ballenger (Lineman – Step 5); Wesley Thames (Lineman –Step 5); Bobby White (Lineman – Step 4); Coach, Alex Newsome (Line Superintendent)

Senior Division Awards

• 1^st place team: Emory Benson (Line Foreman); Wayne Nash (1^st Class Lineman – Step 2); Keith Lee (Heavy Equipment Operator – Step 2); Coach, Jeff Stevens (Heavy Equipment Operator – Step 2)

10' Wood Cross-arm Change Awards

• 2^nd place team: Lance Ballenger (Lineman – Step 5); Wesley Thames (Lineman –Step 5); Bobby White (Lineman – Step 4); Coach, Alex Newsome (Line Superintendent)

A-3 Bell Change (25KV) Awards

• 2^nd place team: Willie Nelson (1^st Class Lineman – Step 2);Aaron Wilmert (1^st Class Lineman – Step 2); Keith McCart (1^st Class Lineman – Step 2); Coach, Alex Newsome (Line Superintendent)

Overall Journeyman Lineman Awards

• 4th place team: Scotty Lyons (1^st Class Lineman – Step 1); Jeremy Norment (Lineman – Step 5); Josh Poston (1^st Class Lineman); Coach, Ken Brumelow (Line Foreman)

In addition to the Georgia Lineman's Rodeo, Cobb EMC's Safety department ensures proper safety practices through spot inspections and periodic safety trainings for all employees.