Jason Douglas Vaughan, a welder and ornamental ironworker, died of blood poisoning Monday at University of Maryland Medical Center. He was 24.

Since 1994, the White Marsh resident had worked as a welder for Dundalk Ornamental Iron Works Inc.

Mr. Vaughan had worked on a variety of steel fabrication projects for the Dundalk company, including Canton Crossing, the planned office and retail complex.

"He was a hard worker and got along with everyone," said Vincent Del Pizzo, president and owner of Dundalk Ornamental Iron Works Inc.

Mr. Vaughan, who was born in Baltimore and raised in Perry Hall, was a 1995 graduate of Perry Hall High School.

In addition to working as a welder, Mr. Vaughan also worked part time as a tugboat deckhand.

He enjoyed bowling, playing horseshoes and pool.

Memorial services are private.

Mr. Vaughan is survived by his mother, Merle Linda Heckman of White Marsh; a brother, John Hayes of North East; his maternal grandfather, Herman Grumbach of White Marsh; his stepfather, Harry Heckman of White Marsh; and a stepbrother, Tim Heckman of Joppa.