CSB finds Nippon tank unsafe months before Longview explosion
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A federal CSB report says the Nippon tank that exploded in Longview, Washington, last May had been inspected in July 2025 and deemed not fit for service, a finding central to investigations into the 11 fatalities.
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- US Sen. Murray calls for accountability after report finds Nippon tank was unfit for use KOIN.com
- Tank That Imploded, Killing 11, Was Known to Be Unsafe, Report Says The New York Times
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