A week after an ammonia gas cylinder exploded at Massy Gas Products (Trinidad) Ltd one of two workers injured died at the Southern Medical Clinic in San Fernando yesterday.
Gary Mohammed, 32, of Mon Desir in South Oropouche was on duty around midday at the company’s facility in Savonetta, Couva on May 31, when the cylinder exploded, striking him and his co-worker. He suffered massive internal injuries. The other worker, who has not been identified, remains warded in a serious but stable condition at the clinic.
In a statement Massy’s corporate communications manager Candace Ali said the cylinder contained anhydrous ammonia. She said that the cylinder was previously filled and was being held in storage for sale.
Both employees were taken to the Augustus Long Hospital in Pointe-a-Pierre for emergency treatment. They were subsequently transferred to the Southern Medical Clinic where they were treated by a specialist team of doctors.
Ali said Mohammed developed complications whilst being warded and he succumbed to his injuries around 11 am yesterday.
Mohammed said employees of the Massy Group was deeply saddened by Mohammed’s death and the company will continue to lend support to the families of the two workers. She said both the Occupational Safety and Health Authority and the police were informed of the incident and investigations were ongoing.
During an interview, Mohammed’s father, Kelvin Mohammed, said the death of his son was unexpected.
“I thought my son would get better. He was trying to move around and talk. He was not burnt. He got some lash and inside his body was inflamed,” Kelvin said.
His brother Richard called for a detailed investigation into the death.
