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Tank Ignored Until It Broke | Seattle News
A federal report reveals a catastrophic chemical tank failure at Nippon Dynawave in Longview that killed eleven workers—despite clear warnings dating back ten months. Inspectors flagged severe corrosion and urged immediate shutdown or repairs, but the company ignored all recommendations, never reducing load or conducting internal checks. The Chemical Safety Board and victim families are outraged, calling it a deadly gamble with lives. Investigators now probe why the tank stayed online, while emergency responders suffered due to critical miscommunication during the collapse. The community…
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