Sweet moves

Mail Handler Equipment Operator Luis Artaud-Lopez was on duty recently at the Miami International Service Center when a crisis erupted:

A co-worker nearby started choking on a piece of candy.

Artaud-Lopez rushed to his colleague’s aid, performing the Heimlich maneuver on him to dislodge the obstruction, successfully preventing the man from losing consciousness.

He credited Artaud-Lopez with providing lifesaving assistance.


Employees featured in “Heroes’ Corner” also receive letters of commendation through the Postmaster General Heroes’ Program. The nomination form is available on Blue.