Consumers Energy Lineman Dies After Electrocution Incident in Henderson
A 48-year-old Consumers Energy lineman died on August 13th in Henderson, Michigan, after being electrocuted while performing overhead electrical work. An investigation into the incident is underway.

Charlotte, NC, August 18, 2026 —
A 48-year-old Consumers Energy lineman died on August 13th in Henderson, Michigan, after suffering an electrocution while conducting overhead electrical work. The incident occurred in Henderson, Michigan.
The worker, whose name has not been provided, was performing duties related to overhead electrical lines at the time of the incident. Further details regarding the specific circumstances of the electrocution have not yet been released.
Consumers Energy has stated that an investigation into the fatality is currently underway. The company has not released further information regarding the investigation’s progress or preliminary findings.
The cause of the electrocution remains under investigation. No additional information regarding the incident, including the specific location or nature of the work being performed beyond “overhead electrical work,” was immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Jade Chaparro, Gray News staff on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.