APPLAUSE FOR LITTLE ROCK P & DC HEROES - SAVING A LIFE OF A FELLOW EMPLOYEE

L to R: Otha Merritt, MDO Shelia Briggs, Allen Broussard

L to R: Otha Merritt, Michael Betts, Frances Betts (Michael's wife), MDO Shelia Briggs, Allen Broussard

On Thursday, June 20^th, MDO Shelia Briggs presented Safety Awards to Expediter Otha Merritt and Contract Driver Allen Broussard. 

Both were recognized for their fast actions of administration of CPR on Mailhandler Michael Betts on January 31, 2013.

Michael was picking up mail that had fallen from the dock, when he felt dizzy and fell backward, striking his head directly on the pavement. 

Otha and Allens quickly went to Michael's aid and found he was not breathing and had no pulse. They immediately started performing CPR while 911 was called. Before the ambulance arrived Michael was conscious and breathing on his own. 

Michael was taken to Baptist Health where he made a full recovery.