A Jan. 7, 2010 accident in a laboratory in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry left a graduate student seriously injured. The student was working with energetic materials in greater quantities than was prudent. He also was working outside of a hood and without a blast shield and personal protective wear.

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• Statement Concerning Oct. 27 Laboratory Accident – Oct. 28, 2011
• Memo to TTU Community regarding CSB findings – Oct. 19, 2011
• News Release - Texas Tech University Response to Accident Investigation Report – Oct. 19, 2011
• Update on the Oct. 14, 2011, Laboratory Accident in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department at Texas Tech University – Oct. 19, 2011
• Investigation Report, Chemistry 218 Explosion – April 9, 2010
• February 2010 Memo – Feb. 9, 2010
• Texas Tech University Police Report – Jan. 7, 2010
• Chemistry Building Accident News Release – Jan. 7, 2010
• Student's Lab Notebook

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