WATCH: Guardsman Group says company supporting burn victims

Three men who sustained severe third-degree burns in a blast at a garage near Guardsman Group-Beryllium Limited headquarters have been airlifted to overseas hospitals for advanced medical care. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, also resulted in the death of another man.

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We are all about people, because that’s what we sell, that’s how we make our money, so they are so important to us, and I am glad we gathered together to make sure we can help them as much as we can.

Nicholas Benjamin, deputy chairman of the Guardsman Group, confirmed that the company is prioritizing the well-being of its employees. "We are all about people, because that’s what we sell, that’s how we make our money, so they are so important to us," he stated, emphasizing the company's commitment to ensuring all injured workers receive necessary medical treatment, whether locally or abroad.

The injured men, including a garage manager, operations team member, welder, and air conditioner technician, are receiving treatment at facilities in California and Atlanta. Vivene Barret, mother of one of the victims, Damian Walters, expressed deep gratitude for the company's support despite her son's critical injuries, describing his condition as a "10 on a scale of one to 10."

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We had an incident at one of our facilities, and unfortunately, people were injured, got burns on their bodies. With the help of Stephen [Josephs] over here and his organisation [we’re] airlifting them out to the States to get the first world treatment that they need.

Guardsman Group Chairman Kenny Benjamin highlighted the critical nature of timely treatment for burn victims, noting the swift action taken to airlift them for "first world treatment." The company is providing immediate support to the victims and their families, underscoring their dedication to their staff.

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I am so grateful for what they are doing not only for my son but for all the others that were affected.