A tragic ammonia accident occurred last week in Massachusetts. Brian Caron, 43, died Wednesday in an ammonia leak at a Stavis Seafoods warehouse in South Boston, where he worked as the facilities manager. Caron was overcome by ammonia fumes inside the cold storage warehouse on Channel Street in South Boston. He was one of five workers who smelled the fumes just as their shift ended Wednesday at 6 p.m.

The workers pushed an emergency switch in hopes of stopping the leak, then rushed out the door. Four workers made it out safely, but Caron could not. A hazmat team found his body in a stairwell on the second floor.

The ammonia leak was found in a ruptured 1½-inch metal pipe, said Steve MacDonald, a spokesman for the Boston Fire Department. The department is investigating the fatal leak, along with the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Investigators are trying to determine what caused the pipe to burst, but it could take several weeks, MacDonald said. Here is a link to the report.

Brian was a member of the GCAP family. Our prayers are with his family and dear friends. There is no words that can say what we feel at this time of lost. Here is a link for a chance to donate to his memorial fund for his wife, and two daughters during this time of need.

Brian Caron Memorial Fund

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The 2016 IIAR Industrial Refrigeration Conference & Exhibition being held in Orlando, FL on March 20-23, 2016 offers an unrivaled opportunity for companies to showcase their latest products, services, innovations and technologies and for attendees to meet, network and learn from other industry professionals.

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