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Oklahoma Cannabis Extraction Facility Owner Charged With Murder After Deadly Explosion

TG Branfalt
Oklahoma Cannabis Extraction Facility Owner Charged With Murder After Deadly Explosion
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Ryan Bassham, owner of Solos Extracts in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder following a fatal explosion at his cannabis extraction facility that killed two employees. The blast occurred on Thursday, prompting Bassham to turn himself in to authorities. This incident highlights critical safety concerns within the cannabis extraction industry regarding proper handling of volatile solvents and equipment maintenance. Regulatory oversight of cannabis processing facilities remains essential to prevent workplace hazards and protect employee safety in the growing legal cannabis market.

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