Ms. Drinkard dropped her AirPod under her belt while at the Club Car factory.

According to the “Washington Post” report, a woman in Georgia, USA, died after being caught in the chain of a moving conveyor belt while searching for AirPods. NBC News. According to an incident report from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, a witness told police that Alyssa Drinkard, a 21-year-old production line worker, dropped her AirPod below her belt while working her shift at the Club Car factory around 9:45 p.m. on March 8. .

Witnesses reported that the woman became entangled in the chains of the moving conveyor belt as she tried to remove the earplugs from under the machine. Fae’Zsha Smith, a colleague of the witness, claimed that as Ms Drinkard was stuck she “couldn’t get her out so she asked maintenance staff to come and shut down the machine”. After the machine shut down, they reportedly began disassembling the machine and called 911.

Emergency crews were able to free Ms Drinkard by “severing the metal frame around the conveyor belt and pulling her out”. When the 21-year-old was removed from the machine, she had a pulse. She was resuscitated before being taken to hospital, but she later died.

The company said in a statement augusta press, confirmed the woman died at its main manufacturing facility in Evans. “First responders were immediately notified and we thank them for their quick response to provide medical care and transportation to the hospital for the worker, who later sadly passed away. Our hearts go out to the worker’s family, friends and all those affected by this loss “Our sincere condolences and thoughts are expressed.” We are working with authorities and contractors on investigations to determine the facts leading up to this incident. ” they added.

Ms Smith said she felt “deeply traumatized” by seeing her colleagues in this situation. She recalled the moment Ms. Drinkard’s earbuds fell under her belt. Ms Smith told the 21-year-old she would retrieve it for her once it was safe. “She said, ‘That’s okay, I’m going to buy a new one,’” Ms. Smith said.

She then added that within seconds she noticed a horrific scene in which Ms Drinkard’s arm was caught in the machine. She said the woman’s arm was bent and bleeding profusely after she tried to reach for the AirPods.

Ms. Smith said Ms. Drinkard was a quiet but popular line employee who had been with the company for about a year. “When she comes out, it’s always full of laughter. She’s always so sweet. She always has a smile on her face,” she said.