A fire at the May Ship Repair Contracting Corporation’s dock led to two explosions, resulting in one death and several injuries. The incident occurred at a shipyard on Staten Island.

Details of the Incident

The explosions claimed the life of a subcontractor, who had a family comprising a wife, a son, and a daughter. The subcontractor was involved in multiple projects with the company. The dock, where the fire started, was under construction for nine months without any prior issues.

Company Statement

Nadia Adam, the executive vice president of May Ship Repair Contracting Corporation, stated that safety and understanding the cause of the incident are their top priorities. She mentioned that the company, a small family business employing under 50 people, hires locally.

Investigations Underway

The Fire Department and Police Department are conducting investigations at the scene. The company is fully cooperating with the authorities.

Ms. Adam was at her office during the explosion and reported that the company immediately contacted emergency services and adhered to their safety protocols.