An Oklahoma man has been charged with murder after a large explosion at a marijuana extraction facility killed two of his employees and damaged surrounding businesses, prosecutors said on Monday. Because nothing says 'bucolic pastoral pastime' like a massive industrial blast that shreds the roof off a building and crumples doors like paper.

Ryan Bassham, 35, turned himself in this weekend after being charged with two counts of first-degree murder in Thursday’s blast at Solos Extracts near Tulsa, authorities said. The explosion at about 1am partially tore the roof from a building, crumpled doors, and scattered debris around an industrial park. So, at least the debris got a little adventure out of it.

Bassham was booked into a Tulsa jail and released after posting a $2m bond. Court records did not list an attorney for Bassham, and phone numbers for him and the business could not immediately be found. The Associated Press left a message with a law firm that previously represented Bassham. Because when you're facing murder charges, you definitely want to make sure your voicemail is in order.

The two victims, Michael Newman and Stephen Scott, both worked for Bassham, said Tulsa district attorney’s office spokesperson Adam Jones. He said prosecutors believe the employees were unlawfully manufacturing hazardous chemicals that wound up creating an explosion. Because what's a little unlawful chemical manufacturing between friends? Apparently, a murder charge.

A fire marshal told authorities the business was seeking an updated marijuana license and narcotics registration, according to court records. Medical marijuana is legal in Oklahoma. So, they were almost legal, which is like being almost pregnant, except with more boom.

According to court documents, Newman told a paramedic on the way to the hospital that the area had not been well ventilated and that the explosion happened after he unplugged something. He was conscious when paramedics arrived but later died at the hospital. So, the last words of wisdom from a victim: 'It wasn't well-ventilated, and I unplugged something.' Noted, but alas, too late.

No one else was harmed in the explosion, but multiple nearby businesses were damaged, authorities said. Because it wouldn't be a proper industrial accident without collateral damage to innocent neighbors.

According to court records, investigators believe Bassham bought Solos Extracts earlier in the year. A fire marshal who inspected the facility in January found an outdated fire suppression system and equipment commonly used in marijuana manufacturing. The marshal returned to the facility after the explosion and found large amounts of liquid propane and other hazardous material that were not there in January, according to court records. So, the facility had an outdated fire suppression system, which apparently was a harbinger of things to come. And the hazardous materials that appeared between January and the explosion? They might as well have been a ticking time bomb.

The owner of a neighboring marijuana manufacturing business told police he spoke with Bassham earlier this year after noticing high levels of carbon dioxide on a building sensor. He described being lightheaded when he walked into the building. Because nothing says 'trust me, I'm a professional' like making your neighbor lightheaded with CO2 and then blowing up your building.