Autopsy today for Massy Gas employee

The employee, Gary Mohammed, 32, died one week after an ammonia gas cylinder exploded while he was on duty at the job site in Savonetta, Couva on May 31 .

Reports said that when the cylinder exploded Mohammed was struck and sustained massive internal injuries .

Last Friday morning, Mohammed, who was undergoing treatment for the past few days, died at the Southern Medical Clinic in San Fernando. In a statement, Massy Gas said the cylinder, which was previously filled and was being held in storage for sale, contained anhydrous ammonia .

The company also confirmed another employee sustained injuries during the incident and is being treated by a team of specialist doctors. Mohammed’s family yesterday spoke to Newsday at their Mon Desir, South Oropouche, home. His brother Richard, 30, told Newsday the family still could not come to terms with the sudden death of his brother .

“We thought he was coming along just fine and then to get the news that he died. I still can’t believe it,”Richard said .

He remembered his brother’s final words to him .

“He told me to move his car from the compound and he asked about everyone. I really thought he was coming along,”Richard said .

He said he was told by officials at the company that ammonia entered his brother lungs which became inflamed leading to a lack of oxygen .

“My brother has such a bright future before him. He purchased his car and was looking forward to buying his house and in the near future get married to his girlfriend .

I knew of his plans because he would often speak of them,”he said. Mohammed was employed at Massy Gas for the last eight years .

Richard said once the autopsy confirms the cause of death, funeral arrangements would be made .

He described his brother as loving and kind-hearted. Investigations are ongoing