A huge thank you goes out to the team at Willington Quarry, who through their vigilance and kindness helped a young man at risk. 

The team spotted a member of the public standing outside the Quarry gates for some time.  He was approached several times by members of staff to see if he was OK and he was not very responsive.  When he started to make his way to the Concrete Plant the AQM alerted the police and approached the man again.  It then became apparent that Ben (the young man) was very cold and not sure where he was.

The team kicked into action and took Ben into the canteen to warm him up and give him a cup of tea.  After talking to him they ascertained his name and a phone number to call his parents. The police were contacted again to cancel the initial call.  The team then called Ben’s mum, who couldn’t drive, and his dad was at work so couldn’t come and pick him up either.  As Ben only lived around the corner from the site supervisor a lift home was arranged.

The following morning the Quarry Manager phoned to check that Ben was OK.  His parents were very grateful for the team’s help.  The team saved Ben, who has mental health and other medical issues, from hypothermia, and kept him safe from harm.

Well done to the team for stepping in and helping a member of the community.