On December 11, 2013, Site 9920 personnel were testing an integrated explosive device, the IED unexpectedly went off during handling, causing injury.
Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security
March 16, 2014
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March 16, 2014
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Accident Investigation Board investigated an accident at Sandia National Laboratories, Site 9920 on December 11, 2013. Site 9920 personnel were testing an integrated explosive device, containing a fireset and detonator when the IED unexpectedly went off during handling, causing injury to the firing officer’s left hand.