A Local 8 Weather Alert has been issued for today. Because of the threat of rain, thunder and even hail, outdoor activities may be disrupted or inconvenienced. What's going on? An upper-level low will be moving across East Tennessee today, creating a more unstable atmosphere.
A contract worker is recovering after getting shocked on the job Monday.
The employee of W&O Construction Company, Inc. was working on a construction site at KUB’s Kuwahee Wastewater Treatment Plant when he experienced a high voltage electric shock.
A plant construction project has been underway at the Neyland Drive site for several months.
KUB says it will work with the contractor to conduct a thorough review of the accident and will cooperate with authorities in any other inquiries.