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Tank Implosion at Nippon Dynawave | Seattle News
Eleven workers died in a catastrophic tank implosion at Nippon Dynawave Packaging, where dangerously thin walls—down to just 0.3 inches from a once 1-inch-thick structure—were repeatedly ignored despite multiple inspections warning the tank was “not fit for continued service.” The chemical inside, “white liquor,” was stored at 200°F and can cause severe burns, and the tank’s failure occurred in a courtyard surrounded by offices and break rooms. The union questions why frontline workers were unaware of the danger and why no repairs were made. The investigation continues, with agencies probing…
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