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Longview Nippon Dynawave autopsies confirm chemical-burn fatalities in tank implosion
local1 month ago

Longview Nippon Dynawave autopsies confirm chemical-burn fatalities in tank implosion

The Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office released autopsy findings for 10 of the 11 Nippon Dynawave victims in Longview, with eight deaths caused by alkaline chemical burns and all fatalities ruled accidental; details include specific burns and injuries for a few victims, a case listed by Multnomah County for sodium hydroxide/sodium sulfide burns after a patient was treated in Portland, and the coroner noting that next of kin have been notified as state and federal investigations continue into the May 26 tank-implosion at the paper mill.

via KATU|
#autopsy#chemical-burns#local
Final victims identified after Nippon Dynawave tank collapse in Longview
local1 month ago

Final victims identified after Nippon Dynawave tank collapse in Longview

Longview, WA officials say all nine workers missing after Nippon Dynawave’s white liquor tank implosion have been recovered and identified. On Day 5, the final victim was located; the nine identified include Gilbert Bernal, Tyler Covington, Brad Covington, Robert Wilson, Dale Miller, Jared Ammons, Braydon Finkas, Clinton (CJ) Doran, and John Forsburg. The broader Nippon Dynawave incident involves 11 victims, with two having died at hospitals shortly after the blast; investigators continue to determine the cause while cleanup and environmental monitoring (including reports of dead fish) proceed.

via KATU|
#cowlitz-county#local#longview
Longview pulp mill disaster prompts safety questions and ongoing investigations
us-news1 month ago

Longview pulp mill disaster prompts safety questions and ongoing investigations

A ruptured 900,000-gallon tank of caustic white liquor at Nippon Dynawave’s Longview mill spilled hundreds of thousands of gallons, prompting a federal investigation and a public push for accountability as families search for answers and recovery efforts continue. Experts say the tragedy likely stemmed from a complex mix of factors—tank design, vents, and timing—with a possible blocked relief valve causing an implosion. The plant’s safety history, inspections, and prior fines are under scrutiny, while officials stress that determining the exact cause will take time amid ongoing recovery and containment of contamination.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|
#chemicalsafetyboard#kraftpulping#longview
Ninth Victim Confirmed in Longview Paper Mill Disaster as Rescue Efforts Continue
local1 month ago

Ninth Victim Confirmed in Longview Paper Mill Disaster as Rescue Efforts Continue

Recovery crews in Longview confirmed nine deaths from the Nippon Dynawave packaging mill chemical rupture, with two workers still missing; authorities will press on with searches and preserve evidence for investigation, while environmental agencies mitigate a caustic spill, monitor water quality, and coordinate cleanup and flushing of dikes to protect local waterways.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|
#caustic-chemical#environmental-response#local
Eight dead in Washington paper-mill tank collapse as recovery continues
local1 month ago

Eight dead in Washington paper-mill tank collapse as recovery continues

Eight people are confirmed dead and three remain missing after a tank containing more than 500,000 gallons of a caustic chemical collapsed at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview, WA, injuring eight others. Recovery is slow due to hazardous chemicals and structural risks; investigators are probing the cause while responders decontaminate remains and themselves and avoid a dangerous zone.

via The Guardian|
#industrial-accident#local#longview
Six More Bodies Recovered After Washington Paper Mill Tank Collapse
us-news1 month ago

Six More Bodies Recovered After Washington Paper Mill Tank Collapse

Six of the nine missing workers were recovered after a chemical tank ruptured at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co.’s Longview pulp-and-paper mill, bringing the death toll to 11. Recovery work is hampered by industrial hazards like exposed wiring and collapsed structures. Environmental officials are managing a spill of white liquor toward ditch systems feeding a nearby water source, with water testing showing the Columbia River remains safe for now and a flushing plan in place. The mill is shut down with limited staffing, and some workers are being paid during the disruption.

via CBS News|
#longview#nippon-dynawave-packaging#pulp-and-paper-mill
Longview chemical tank rupture sparks feared deadliest WA industrial disaster
local1 month ago

Longview chemical tank rupture sparks feared deadliest WA industrial disaster

At Nippon Dynawave Packaging’s Longview mill a ruptured 900,000-gallon tank of caustic white liquor released chemicals into the plant and reached the Columbia River; two people are confirmed dead and nine are presumed dead as investigators probe the cause, with the CSB opening an inquiry and recovery efforts continuing slowly due to hazards. Authorities say air and drinking water are not affected, and the mill—about 1,000 workers—remains a key local employer; the incident is being described as possibly the deadliest industrial disaster in modern Washington history.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|
#chemical-disaster#hazardous-materials#local
Longview paper mill tank rupture raises death toll to 11, nine still missing
local1 month ago

Longview paper mill tank rupture raises death toll to 11, nine still missing

A chemical tank rupture at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview, WA, has now killed a second person, bringing the presumed death toll to 11 with nine missing. Authorities say there’s no hope of survivors and will continue daylight searches as crews monitor the ruptured 900,000-gallon white liquor tank amid ongoing investigations into the cause. The plant employs about 1,000 workers; injuries include a firefighter, and air and drinking water remain safe.

via The Columbian|
#local#longview#nippon-dynawave-packaging
Longview mill chemical-tank collapse leaves one dead, nine missing
us-news1 month ago

Longview mill chemical-tank collapse leaves one dead, nine missing

An 80,000-gallon chemical tank containing white liquor (sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide) ruptured at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. in Longview, WA, killing at least one worker and leaving nine unaccounted for as first responders treated others for burns or inhalation; authorities said there is no immediate public threat and the cause is under investigation.

via ABC7 Chicago|
#chemical-tank#hazmat#industrial-accident