Crime & Safety
LAX Worker Rescued After Getting Arm Stuck In Luggage Belt
It took firefighters about 30 minutes to free a worker whose arm became trapped in a luggage conveyor belt at LAX, authorities said.
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA — It took firefighters about 30 minutes to free a worker whose arm became trapped in a luggage conveyor belt at Los Angeles International Airport Saturday, authorities said.
The man became stuck at about 6:15 p.m., Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman Margaret Stewart said.
Firefighters worked to dismantle the conveyor belt and free him, Stewart said. Once freed, about 6:45 p.m., he was treated by paramedics at the scene and taken to a hospital for further treatment. His condition was not available.
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The man was a contract employee for United Airlines, according to Sgt. Rob Pedregon of Los Angeles World Airport Police.
—City News Service
