A teen who was caught in a conveyor belt given first aid. The head of Tolko Industries stated that the company is saddened by the death of an 18-year employee who became entangled in a conveyor belt at a planer mill in Lavington, B.C.
Conveyor belt incident
Bradley Haslam was working an overnight clean-up shift when he was found severely injured early Saturday morning. A shift supervisor managed to free him from the equipment and along with two other workers, performed first aid until an ambulance arrived.
Sadly, Haslam was declared dead shortly after arriving at a nearby hospital in Vernon. Tolko president Brad Thorlakson issued a statement thanking the workers for trying to save Haslam’s life and expressing sympathy for his family and loved ones.
Thorlakson stated that the incident serves as a reminder about the importance of safety in the workplace and a call to all employees to look out for each other.
Prompt intervention
The delivery of appropriate first aid measures such as CPR during emergencies can save a life. Prompt action can make a big difference in the overall outcome of emergencies.
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Learn how to help by enrolling in a first aid training class and for more information, check out these sources:
https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/default.htm
https://www.healthline.com/health/first-aid/cpr