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Tank Ignored Before Catastrophic Failure | Seattle News
A chemical tank at a Washington paper mill was deemed unsafe ten months before it exploded, killing eleven workers—despite clear inspection reports urging immediate repairs or replacement. The ruptured tank, holding corrosive white liquor, unleashed nearly 900,000 gallons, devastating the facility and injuring others. Despite multiple warnings about dangerously thin walls, the company ignored safety protocols, sparking federal and state investigations—and raising urgent questions about corporate negligence and regulatory failure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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