Glenn Nix, 52, killed in accident at National High Magnetic Field Laboratory in Tallahassee, Florida

Modified Date: 
Fri, 07/19/2019 - 4:15pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, October 21, 2015

FSU: Employee Killed in MagLab Accident

Officials say there is no ongoing safety risk to MagLab or the public as a result of the accident. Florida State University police responded to the scene this morning and are now investigating. An FSU Alert stated that Next of kin has been notified and grief counselors are at the scene speaking with employees. Wednesday at MagLab has been cancelled.

Employee Killed in FSU MagLab Accident Identified

The employee, who worked on the facilities staff at the MagLab, was pronounced dead at the scene. Florida State University Police identified him as Glenn Nix. A second employee was treated at the scene for minor injuries and released.

MagLab family in 'deep grief'

The FSU National MagLab employee killed this morning has been identified as Glenn Nix. Nix, a 52-year-old mechanical trade technician at the lab, was killed on scene during an accident while working on a magnetic construction project. FSU Police were notified of the incident at 10:13 a.m.

People Involved: 
Glenn Nix

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