We are proud to recognize a fellow team member for his outstanding bravery and quick thinking. Congratulations to Summit's own Angus King, who was recently honored at #SafetyCon as a Meritorious Action nominee. Angus's actions remind us that safety extends beyond our work environment. His intervention not only averted a tragedy but also highlighted the importance of vigilance and individual responsibility in all aspects of life. #SGAAwards.
President & CEO Southern Gas Association, Official Member at Forbes Business Council
Southern Gas Association recognizes individuals who demonstrate bravery and selflessness in emergency situations. Today at the Safety Conference, Cindy Anderson, VP of Operations, had the opportunity to recognize two nominees for the Meritorious Action Recognition: Angus King, Summit Utilities, Inc., and Jason Haynes Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. The ceremony highlighted the importance of individual responsibility in ensuring public safety. The story of these two heroes can inspire all of us. During a team meal at a local restaurant, Angus responded swiftly to staff’s urgent cries about an elderly gentleman choking. Without hesitation, Angus performed the Heimlich maneuver, dislodging the obstruction and saving the man's life. His calm and decisive action before others could react showcased his readiness to assist and protect. After ensuring emergency services were en route, Angus humbly returned to his meal, embodying the spirit of a true hero who acts without seeking recognition. Angus’s actions remind us that safety extends beyond our work, highlighting the importance of vigilance and individual responsibility in all aspects of life. His intervention not only averted a tragedy but also emphasized the critical role we each play in ensuring public safety. Jason Haynes witnessed a person passing out, dropping to the ground, and striking their head on the pavement at a gas station. He immediately went to their aid and discovered that the individual was suffering from a severe head injury and labored breathing. He called out to a gas station attendant, asking them to call 9-1-1. While waiting for an ambulance to arrive, Jason stayed with the unconscious stranger. Immediately, he noticed that the man wasn’t breathing, and he checked for a pulse. Detecting none, he put his Company-provided CPR training to work and began chest compressions, continuing CPR until he was sure the person had regained a pulse. Performing CPR on the stranger was Jason's first inclination, but not an easy one, as his only other experience in administering CPR involved his own mother, who did not survive. Haynes pushed past the difficult memory to assist the fallen man. Thank you to RCP Inc. and Gerald V. Sims for your sponsorship of the ceremony and recognitoin of these heroes! According to the American Heart Association, CPR can double or triple the chance of survival from an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest if performed immediately. #safety #natgas #meritorious #CPR #NaturalGasIndustry
