Schweitzer Hall deemed structurally sound
Research activities have resumed in Schweitzer Hall, as the Columbia Fire Department deemed it structurally sound following Monday afternoon’s explosion.
A crew from Campus Facilities and MU Environmental Health and Safety inspected the building following the blast and began cleanup of the laboratory.
“Upon inspection, crews deemed the rest of the building structurally safe and have allowed researchers and staff access to the building to resume work,” a news release stated.
Four were taken to University Hospital following the explosion. One remains in the hospital and is listed in “good” condition.
“I’m concerned about those injured and all affected by this incident,” MU Chancellor Brady Deaton said in the news release. “One of our campus priorities is the safety of our faculty, staff and students.”
MU officials said the laboratory will need to be completely rebuilt.
An investigation has been launched, to determine what, if any, actions need to be taken to prevent this situation from happening again.