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Partial Roof Collapse at Seabrook Brothers & Sons Food Facility in Upper Deerfield

Authorities are investigating the structural failure that caused the partial collapse at the plant.

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Seabrook Brothers & Sons in Bridgeton, N.J. (Google Maps)

Overview

  • The roof of the Seabrook Brothers & Sons facility on Finley Road in Upper Deerfield Township partially collapsed on June 25.
  • Hazmat crews contained a minor ammonia leak that officials say posed no threat to the surrounding community.
  • One worker suffered minor injuries that did not require hospital transport.
  • All other employees were accounted for and structural teams are evaluating the building’s stability.
  • The plant, which processes about 150 million pounds of vegetables annually, remains closed pending safety assessments and investigation.