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(CRANE) – Danny Compton, 70, explosive handler for Crane Army Ammunition Activity died from apparent natural causes at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington, on Tuesday.
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Compton worked in Depot Operations Directorate for CAAA. During routine work, he fainted and was found unresponsive according to initial reports. C
Crew members working alongside Compton immediately called 911 and performed CPR as trained. Compton was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Compton, a native of Mitchell, has been a part of the Crane Army organization since 2008.
Officials released the following statement:
We mourn the loss of a member of the Crane Army family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Compton family during this difficult time.