11 Dead After Chemical Tank Implosion at Pulp and Paper Mill in Southwest Washington
3401 Industrial Way
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Summary
- A chemical tank ruptured—described by officials as an implosion—at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington on Tuesday morning, killing at least eight people and injuring eight others.
- Officials confirmed all 11 victims have been recovered from the site. The coroner in Cowlitz County, Washington provided the names and ages of the victims in a press conference.
- "We're bracing ourselves for this being the deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington State history," Governor Bob Ferguson said.
- Authorities said Wednesday that approximately 25,000 gallons of white liquor remain in the tank that originally held approximately 900,000 gallons, officials said—significantly less than the 90,000 gallons previously estimated.
- The tank has stabilized, alleviating the predominance of concerns about further failure, though recovery conditions remain "extremely hazardous."
- Water quality sampling confirmed that contamination entered the Columbia River from Tuesday into Wednesday. Officials are working to determine the scope and environmental impact. No impact to nearby cities' air quality or drinking water has been detected.
- The chemical mixture in the tank—known as white liquor, a mix of sodium hydroxide, sodium sulfide, and disodium carbonate—is used to turn wood into kraft paper, which is used in shopping bags, packaging paper, and other products.
- Multiple local, regional, and state agencies continue coordinating response and recovery operations alongside facility personnel.
- The facility, which employs approximately 1,000 people, operates as a pulp and paper mill. The cause of the implosion is unknown at this time.
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The coroner in Cowlitz County, Washington confirmed the identities of the victims: - Gilbert Bernal, 52 - Tyler Covington, 29 - Brad Covington, 27 - Robert Wilson, 48 - Dale Miller, 54 - Jared Ammons, 35 - Braydon Finkas, 38 - Clinton Doran, 26 - John Forsberg, 51 - Norman Barlow, 58 - Dillon Miller, whose age was not given.
According to updates from NBC News and the New York Times, all missing victims have been recovered following the deadly implosion at the Washington pulp and paper mill last week. The death toll has risen to 11.
Officials said Thursday night that six of the victims have been recovered from the site, while three remain, bringing the death toll up to 8 in total.
"We're bracing ourselves for this being the deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington State history," Governor Bob Ferguson said.
The Washington National Guard has deployed 46 members to the site to support recovery and air monitoring operations.
Water quality sampling confirmed that contamination entered the Columbia River overnight. Officials are working to determine the scope and environmental impact. No impact to nearby cities' air quality or drinking water has been detected.
Approximately 25,000 gallons of white liquor remain in the tank, officials said—significantly less than previously estimated. The tank has stabilized, alleviating the predominance of concerns about further failure, though recovery conditions remain "extremely hazardous."
Two fatalities have been confirmed. Nine individuals remain unrecovered as of Tuesday afternoon. Seven employees remain hospitalized, while the injured firefighter has been released.
Officials have declared a transition from rescue to recovery operations, officials announced Tuesday afternoon.
Recovery operations will not resume until Wednesday due to ongoing safety concerns. The site will be monitored overnight.
Nine employees remain unaccounted for, officials said.
Officials have confirmed one fatality and nine injuries among employees, in addition to one injured firefighter.
The tank that ruptured held approximately 900,000 gallons of white liquor—not 80,000 gallons as initially reported. Roughly 90,000 gallons may remain inside the damaged tank, which remains unstable.
Additional reports indicate that 10 people have been injured. Their wounds range in severity from critical to minor.
The chemical mixture in the tank is used to turn wood into kraft paper, which is used in shopping bags, packaging paper, and other products.
The facility, which employs approximately 1,000 people, operates as a kraft pulp and paper mill. The cause of the rupture is unknown at this time.
One firefighter was injured in the response. There is no immediate threat to the public, though residents are asked to avoid the area.
Multiple fatalities and critical injuries have been confirmed, officials said. Some individuals remain unaccounted for. The scene remains in the recovery phase as multiple agencies continue operations on site.
An 80,000-gallon tank of white liquor—a chemical mixture of sodium hydroxide, sodium sulfide, and disodium carbonate used in the paper-making process—imploded at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington at approximately 7:18 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26.
Fire crews and a HazMat team remain on scene working with Nippon Dynawave employees to mitigate the product and container involved.
Multiple people suffered chemical burns and other injuries and were transported by ambulance to PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview and PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver. The extent of their injuries is not fully known at this time.
According to an update from the Longview Fire Department, officials say there is no immediate threat to the public.
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Fox 12 Oregon confirms the facility produces paper products like tissue, printing paper and more.
The Longview Fire Department issued the following statement on Facebook: “The Longview Fire Department is currently responding to a major chemical explosion reported at the Nippon facility that occurred around 7:30 a.m. this morning. Residents are asked to stay away from Industrial Way and avoid the surrounding area while emergency crews work the incident. There are multiple reported injuries. This remains an active emergency response. More information will be shared as it becomes available.”
Multiple injuries have been reported, per the Longview Fire Department.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, first responders are operating at the scene of a chemical explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company.
Incident reported at 3401 Industrial Way.
The coroner in Cowlitz County, Washington confirmed the identities of the victims: - Gilbert Bernal, 52 - Tyler Covington, 29 - Brad Covington, 27 - Robert Wilson, 48 - Dale Miller, 54 - Jared Ammons, 35 - Braydon Finkas, 38 - Clinton Doran, 26 - John Forsberg, 51 - Norman Barlow, 58 - Dillon Miller, whose age was not given.
According to updates from NBC News and the New York Times, all missing victims have been recovered following the deadly implosion at the Washington pulp and paper mill last week. The death toll has risen to 11.
Officials said Thursday night that six of the victims have been recovered from the site, while three remain, bringing the death toll up to 8 in total.
"We're bracing ourselves for this being the deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington State history," Governor Bob Ferguson said.
The Washington National Guard has deployed 46 members to the site to support recovery and air monitoring operations.
Water quality sampling confirmed that contamination entered the Columbia River overnight. Officials are working to determine the scope and environmental impact. No impact to nearby cities' air quality or drinking water has been detected.
Approximately 25,000 gallons of white liquor remain in the tank, officials said—significantly less than previously estimated. The tank has stabilized, alleviating the predominance of concerns about further failure, though recovery conditions remain "extremely hazardous."
Two fatalities have been confirmed. Nine individuals remain unrecovered as of Tuesday afternoon. Seven employees remain hospitalized, while the injured firefighter has been released.
Officials have declared a transition from rescue to recovery operations, officials announced Tuesday afternoon.
Recovery operations will not resume until Wednesday due to ongoing safety concerns. The site will be monitored overnight.
Nine employees remain unaccounted for, officials said.
Officials have confirmed one fatality and nine injuries among employees, in addition to one injured firefighter.
The tank that ruptured held approximately 900,000 gallons of white liquor—not 80,000 gallons as initially reported. Roughly 90,000 gallons may remain inside the damaged tank, which remains unstable.
Additional reports indicate that 10 people have been injured. Their wounds range in severity from critical to minor.
The chemical mixture in the tank is used to turn wood into kraft paper, which is used in shopping bags, packaging paper, and other products.
The facility, which employs approximately 1,000 people, operates as a kraft pulp and paper mill. The cause of the rupture is unknown at this time.
One firefighter was injured in the response. There is no immediate threat to the public, though residents are asked to avoid the area.
Multiple fatalities and critical injuries have been confirmed, officials said. Some individuals remain unaccounted for. The scene remains in the recovery phase as multiple agencies continue operations on site.
An 80,000-gallon tank of white liquor—a chemical mixture of sodium hydroxide, sodium sulfide, and disodium carbonate used in the paper-making process—imploded at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington at approximately 7:18 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26.
Fire crews and a HazMat team remain on scene working with Nippon Dynawave employees to mitigate the product and container involved.
Multiple people suffered chemical burns and other injuries and were transported by ambulance to PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview and PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver. The extent of their injuries is not fully known at this time.
According to an update from the Longview Fire Department, officials say there is no immediate threat to the public.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
Fox 12 Oregon confirms the facility produces paper products like tissue, printing paper and more.
The Longview Fire Department issued the following statement on Facebook: “The Longview Fire Department is currently responding to a major chemical explosion reported at the Nippon facility that occurred around 7:30 a.m. this morning. Residents are asked to stay away from Industrial Way and avoid the surrounding area while emergency crews work the incident. There are multiple reported injuries. This remains an active emergency response. More information will be shared as it becomes available.”
Multiple injuries have been reported, per the Longview Fire Department.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, first responders are operating at the scene of a chemical explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company.
Incident reported at 3401 Industrial Way.
The coroner in Cowlitz County, Washington confirmed the identities of the victims: - Gilbert Bernal, 52 - Tyler Covington, 29 - Brad Covington, 27 - Robert Wilson, 48 - Dale Miller, 54 - Jared Ammons, 35 - Braydon Finkas, 38 - Clinton Doran, 26 - John Forsberg, 51 - Norman Barlow, 58 - Dillon Miller, whose age was not given.
According to updates from NBC News and the New York Times, all missing victims have been recovered following the deadly implosion at the Washington pulp and paper mill last week. The death toll has risen to 11.
Officials said Thursday night that six of the victims have been recovered from the site, while three remain, bringing the death toll up to 8 in total.
"We're bracing ourselves for this being the deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington State history," Governor Bob Ferguson said.
The Washington National Guard has deployed 46 members to the site to support recovery and air monitoring operations.
Water quality sampling confirmed that contamination entered the Columbia River overnight. Officials are working to determine the scope and environmental impact. No impact to nearby cities' air quality or drinking water has been detected.
Approximately 25,000 gallons of white liquor remain in the tank, officials said—significantly less than previously estimated. The tank has stabilized, alleviating the predominance of concerns about further failure, though recovery conditions remain "extremely hazardous."
Two fatalities have been confirmed. Nine individuals remain unrecovered as of Tuesday afternoon. Seven employees remain hospitalized, while the injured firefighter has been released.
Officials have declared a transition from rescue to recovery operations, officials announced Tuesday afternoon.
Recovery operations will not resume until Wednesday due to ongoing safety concerns. The site will be monitored overnight.
Nine employees remain unaccounted for, officials said.
Officials have confirmed one fatality and nine injuries among employees, in addition to one injured firefighter.
The tank that ruptured held approximately 900,000 gallons of white liquor—not 80,000 gallons as initially reported. Roughly 90,000 gallons may remain inside the damaged tank, which remains unstable.
Additional reports indicate that 10 people have been injured. Their wounds range in severity from critical to minor.
The chemical mixture in the tank is used to turn wood into kraft paper, which is used in shopping bags, packaging paper, and other products.
The facility, which employs approximately 1,000 people, operates as a kraft pulp and paper mill. The cause of the rupture is unknown at this time.
One firefighter was injured in the response. There is no immediate threat to the public, though residents are asked to avoid the area.
Multiple fatalities and critical injuries have been confirmed, officials said. Some individuals remain unaccounted for. The scene remains in the recovery phase as multiple agencies continue operations on site.
An 80,000-gallon tank of white liquor—a chemical mixture of sodium hydroxide, sodium sulfide, and disodium carbonate used in the paper-making process—imploded at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington at approximately 7:18 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26.
Fire crews and a HazMat team remain on scene working with Nippon Dynawave employees to mitigate the product and container involved.
Multiple people suffered chemical burns and other injuries and were transported by ambulance to PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview and PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver. The extent of their injuries is not fully known at this time.
According to an update from the Longview Fire Department, officials say there is no immediate threat to the public.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
Fox 12 Oregon confirms the facility produces paper products like tissue, printing paper and more.
The Longview Fire Department issued the following statement on Facebook: “The Longview Fire Department is currently responding to a major chemical explosion reported at the Nippon facility that occurred around 7:30 a.m. this morning. Residents are asked to stay away from Industrial Way and avoid the surrounding area while emergency crews work the incident. There are multiple reported injuries. This remains an active emergency response. More information will be shared as it becomes available.”
Multiple injuries have been reported, per the Longview Fire Department.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, first responders are operating at the scene of a chemical explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company.
Incident reported at 3401 Industrial Way.
The coroner in Cowlitz County, Washington confirmed the identities of the victims: - Gilbert Bernal, 52 - Tyler Covington, 29 - Brad Covington, 27 - Robert Wilson, 48 - Dale Miller, 54 - Jared Ammons, 35 - Braydon Finkas, 38 - Clinton Doran, 26 - John Forsberg, 51 - Norman Barlow, 58 - Dillon Miller, whose age was not given.
According to updates from NBC News and the New York Times, all missing victims have been recovered following the deadly implosion at the Washington pulp and paper mill last week. The death toll has risen to 11.
Officials said Thursday night that six of the victims have been recovered from the site, while three remain, bringing the death toll up to 8 in total.
"We're bracing ourselves for this being the deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington State history," Governor Bob Ferguson said.
The Washington National Guard has deployed 46 members to the site to support recovery and air monitoring operations.
Water quality sampling confirmed that contamination entered the Columbia River overnight. Officials are working to determine the scope and environmental impact. No impact to nearby cities' air quality or drinking water has been detected.
Approximately 25,000 gallons of white liquor remain in the tank, officials said—significantly less than previously estimated. The tank has stabilized, alleviating the predominance of concerns about further failure, though recovery conditions remain "extremely hazardous."
Two fatalities have been confirmed. Nine individuals remain unrecovered as of Tuesday afternoon. Seven employees remain hospitalized, while the injured firefighter has been released.
Officials have declared a transition from rescue to recovery operations, officials announced Tuesday afternoon.
Recovery operations will not resume until Wednesday due to ongoing safety concerns. The site will be monitored overnight.
Nine employees remain unaccounted for, officials said.
Officials have confirmed one fatality and nine injuries among employees, in addition to one injured firefighter.
The tank that ruptured held approximately 900,000 gallons of white liquor—not 80,000 gallons as initially reported. Roughly 90,000 gallons may remain inside the damaged tank, which remains unstable.
Additional reports indicate that 10 people have been injured. Their wounds range in severity from critical to minor.
The chemical mixture in the tank is used to turn wood into kraft paper, which is used in shopping bags, packaging paper, and other products.
The facility, which employs approximately 1,000 people, operates as a kraft pulp and paper mill. The cause of the rupture is unknown at this time.
One firefighter was injured in the response. There is no immediate threat to the public, though residents are asked to avoid the area.
Multiple fatalities and critical injuries have been confirmed, officials said. Some individuals remain unaccounted for. The scene remains in the recovery phase as multiple agencies continue operations on site.
An 80,000-gallon tank of white liquor—a chemical mixture of sodium hydroxide, sodium sulfide, and disodium carbonate used in the paper-making process—imploded at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington at approximately 7:18 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26.
Fire crews and a HazMat team remain on scene working with Nippon Dynawave employees to mitigate the product and container involved.
Multiple people suffered chemical burns and other injuries and were transported by ambulance to PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview and PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver. The extent of their injuries is not fully known at this time.
According to an update from the Longview Fire Department, officials say there is no immediate threat to the public.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
Fox 12 Oregon confirms the facility produces paper products like tissue, printing paper and more.
The Longview Fire Department issued the following statement on Facebook: “The Longview Fire Department is currently responding to a major chemical explosion reported at the Nippon facility that occurred around 7:30 a.m. this morning. Residents are asked to stay away from Industrial Way and avoid the surrounding area while emergency crews work the incident. There are multiple reported injuries. This remains an active emergency response. More information will be shared as it becomes available.”
Multiple injuries have been reported, per the Longview Fire Department.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, first responders are operating at the scene of a chemical explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company.
Incident reported at 3401 Industrial Way.
The coroner in Cowlitz County, Washington confirmed the identities of the victims: - Gilbert Bernal, 52 - Tyler Covington, 29 - Brad Covington, 27 - Robert Wilson, 48 - Dale Miller, 54 - Jared Ammons, 35 - Braydon Finkas, 38 - Clinton Doran, 26 - John Forsberg, 51 - Norman Barlow, 58 - Dillon Miller, whose age was not given.
According to updates from NBC News and the New York Times, all missing victims have been recovered following the deadly implosion at the Washington pulp and paper mill last week. The death toll has risen to 11.
Officials said Thursday night that six of the victims have been recovered from the site, while three remain, bringing the death toll up to 8 in total.
"We're bracing ourselves for this being the deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington State history," Governor Bob Ferguson said.
The Washington National Guard has deployed 46 members to the site to support recovery and air monitoring operations.
Water quality sampling confirmed that contamination entered the Columbia River overnight. Officials are working to determine the scope and environmental impact. No impact to nearby cities' air quality or drinking water has been detected.
Approximately 25,000 gallons of white liquor remain in the tank, officials said—significantly less than previously estimated. The tank has stabilized, alleviating the predominance of concerns about further failure, though recovery conditions remain "extremely hazardous."
Two fatalities have been confirmed. Nine individuals remain unrecovered as of Tuesday afternoon. Seven employees remain hospitalized, while the injured firefighter has been released.
Officials have declared a transition from rescue to recovery operations, officials announced Tuesday afternoon.
Recovery operations will not resume until Wednesday due to ongoing safety concerns. The site will be monitored overnight.
Nine employees remain unaccounted for, officials said.
Officials have confirmed one fatality and nine injuries among employees, in addition to one injured firefighter.
The tank that ruptured held approximately 900,000 gallons of white liquor—not 80,000 gallons as initially reported. Roughly 90,000 gallons may remain inside the damaged tank, which remains unstable.
Additional reports indicate that 10 people have been injured. Their wounds range in severity from critical to minor.
The chemical mixture in the tank is used to turn wood into kraft paper, which is used in shopping bags, packaging paper, and other products.
The facility, which employs approximately 1,000 people, operates as a kraft pulp and paper mill. The cause of the rupture is unknown at this time.
One firefighter was injured in the response. There is no immediate threat to the public, though residents are asked to avoid the area.
Multiple fatalities and critical injuries have been confirmed, officials said. Some individuals remain unaccounted for. The scene remains in the recovery phase as multiple agencies continue operations on site.
An 80,000-gallon tank of white liquor—a chemical mixture of sodium hydroxide, sodium sulfide, and disodium carbonate used in the paper-making process—imploded at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington at approximately 7:18 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26.
Fire crews and a HazMat team remain on scene working with Nippon Dynawave employees to mitigate the product and container involved.
Multiple people suffered chemical burns and other injuries and were transported by ambulance to PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview and PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver. The extent of their injuries is not fully known at this time.
According to an update from the Longview Fire Department, officials say there is no immediate threat to the public.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
Fox 12 Oregon confirms the facility produces paper products like tissue, printing paper and more.
The Longview Fire Department issued the following statement on Facebook: “The Longview Fire Department is currently responding to a major chemical explosion reported at the Nippon facility that occurred around 7:30 a.m. this morning. Residents are asked to stay away from Industrial Way and avoid the surrounding area while emergency crews work the incident. There are multiple reported injuries. This remains an active emergency response. More information will be shared as it becomes available.”
Multiple injuries have been reported, per the Longview Fire Department.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, first responders are operating at the scene of a chemical explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company.
Incident reported at 3401 Industrial Way.
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Alright what's up with this chemical biz going around
@westsacramentoUser1518482009 Longview is nowhere near Seattle… they’re 130 miles apart. The carefully crafted statement put out by the state’s Dept of Labor & Industries’ (L&I) public affairs officer that cites selective data to imply that it absolves the state of responsibility… that you basically reiterated, is also missing info… it’s misleading. I think what we may be seeing here is their attempt to get ahead of any sort of legal or financial liability. To be clear, L&I is more than just a passive regulatory authority… if a mill operator fails to safely assess and maintain onsite hazards, L&I has the statutory power to issue mandatory citations, levy fines, and shut down the dangerous ops. The claim that the state only inspects underground tanks is also inaccurate. I can’t fit all the details I want to in the limited characters they give us, but I feel like their wording is a cya move.
A suspicious amount of chemical accidents going on the US. Seriously what’s going onnnn
@Ziva47 you lack critical thinking, did you even finish college?
Does anybody know what level of Jumanji we're on? I have seem to have lost count
@ARK1717 we’re on fourth Horseman of revelation, we are on the doorstep of the start of the tribulation. After the fourth Horsemen, that’s when the tribulation starts for seven years.
Why so many explosions and chemical disasters
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Alright what's up with this chemical biz going around
@westsacramentoUser1518482009 Longview is nowhere near Seattle… they’re 130 miles apart. The carefully crafted statement put out by the state’s Dept of Labor & Industries’ (L&I) public affairs officer that cites selective data to imply that it absolves the state of responsibility… that you basically reiterated, is also missing info… it’s misleading. I think what we may be seeing here is their attempt to get ahead of any sort of legal or financial liability. To be clear, L&I is more than just a passive regulatory authority… if a mill operator fails to safely assess and maintain onsite hazards, L&I has the statutory power to issue mandatory citations, levy fines, and shut down the dangerous ops. The claim that the state only inspects underground tanks is also inaccurate. I can’t fit all the details I want to in the limited characters they give us, but I feel like their wording is a cya move.
A suspicious amount of chemical accidents going on the US. Seriously what’s going onnnn
@Ziva47 you lack critical thinking, did you even finish college?
Does anybody know what level of Jumanji we're on? I have seem to have lost count
@ARK1717 we’re on fourth Horseman of revelation, we are on the doorstep of the start of the tribulation. After the fourth Horsemen, that’s when the tribulation starts for seven years.
Why so many explosions and chemical disasters
@sandiegoUser2243370010 stuxnet 🧐
Alright what's up with this chemical biz going around
@westsacramentoUser1518482009 Longview is nowhere near Seattle… they’re 130 miles apart. The carefully crafted statement put out by the state’s Dept of Labor & Industries’ (L&I) public affairs officer that cites selective data to imply that it absolves the state of responsibility… that you basically reiterated, is also missing info… it’s misleading. I think what we may be seeing here is their attempt to get ahead of any sort of legal or financial liability. To be clear, L&I is more than just a passive regulatory authority… if a mill operator fails to safely assess and maintain onsite hazards, L&I has the statutory power to issue mandatory citations, levy fines, and shut down the dangerous ops. The claim that the state only inspects underground tanks is also inaccurate. I can’t fit all the details I want to in the limited characters they give us, but I feel like their wording is a cya move.
A suspicious amount of chemical accidents going on the US. Seriously what’s going onnnn
@Ziva47 you lack critical thinking, did you even finish college?
Does anybody know what level of Jumanji we're on? I have seem to have lost count
@ARK1717 we’re on fourth Horseman of revelation, we are on the doorstep of the start of the tribulation. After the fourth Horsemen, that’s when the tribulation starts for seven years.
Why so many explosions and chemical disasters
@sandiegoUser2243370010 stuxnet 🧐
Alright what's up with this chemical biz going around
@westsacramentoUser1518482009 Longview is nowhere near Seattle… they’re 130 miles apart. The carefully crafted statement put out by the state’s Dept of Labor & Industries’ (L&I) public affairs officer that cites selective data to imply that it absolves the state of responsibility… that you basically reiterated, is also missing info… it’s misleading. I think what we may be seeing here is their attempt to get ahead of any sort of legal or financial liability. To be clear, L&I is more than just a passive regulatory authority… if a mill operator fails to safely assess and maintain onsite hazards, L&I has the statutory power to issue mandatory citations, levy fines, and shut down the dangerous ops. The claim that the state only inspects underground tanks is also inaccurate. I can’t fit all the details I want to in the limited characters they give us, but I feel like their wording is a cya move.
A suspicious amount of chemical accidents going on the US. Seriously what’s going onnnn
@Ziva47 you lack critical thinking, did you even finish college?
Does anybody know what level of Jumanji we're on? I have seem to have lost count
@ARK1717 we’re on fourth Horseman of revelation, we are on the doorstep of the start of the tribulation. After the fourth Horsemen, that’s when the tribulation starts for seven years.
Why so many explosions and chemical disasters
@sandiegoUser2243370010 stuxnet 🧐
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Alright what's up with this chemical biz going around
@westsacramentoUser1518482009 Longview is nowhere near Seattle… they’re 130 miles apart. The carefully crafted statement put out by the state’s Dept of Labor & Industries’ (L&I) public affairs officer that cites selective data to imply that it absolves the state of responsibility… that you basically reiterated, is also missing info… it’s misleading. I think what we may be seeing here is their attempt to get ahead of any sort of legal or financial liability. To be clear, L&I is more than just a passive regulatory authority… if a mill operator fails to safely assess and maintain onsite hazards, L&I has the statutory power to issue mandatory citations, levy fines, and shut down the dangerous ops. The claim that the state only inspects underground tanks is also inaccurate. I can’t fit all the details I want to in the limited characters they give us, but I feel like their wording is a cya move.
A suspicious amount of chemical accidents going on the US. Seriously what’s going onnnn
@Ziva47 you lack critical thinking, did you even finish college?
Does anybody know what level of Jumanji we're on? I have seem to have lost count
@ARK1717 we’re on fourth Horseman of revelation, we are on the doorstep of the start of the tribulation. After the fourth Horsemen, that’s when the tribulation starts for seven years.
Why so many explosions and chemical disasters
@sandiegoUser2243370010 stuxnet 🧐