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Tank Failure Led to 11 Deaths | Charlotte News
A chemical tank at a Washington paper mill failed catastrophically, killing eleven workers—just ten months after inspectors flagged it as unsafe. Despite a clear warning in July that the tank was “not fit for continued service,” the company ignored internal inspections and repairs. When the tank ruptured in May, it unleashed nearly 900,000 gallons of caustic liquid, devastatingly affecting morning-shift workers. The state has slapped the company with 35 environmental violations, and a federal investigation is still underway. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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