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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

local1 month ago•29 min saved

Washington paper mill tragedy leaves 11 workers dead in chemical tank collapse

A chemical tank collapse at Nippon Dynawave's Longview paper mill in Washington released white liquor, killing 11 workers and prompting a major response from local authorities as investigators begin to determine the cause; the disaster ranks among the deadliest U.S. workplace incidents in recent decades.

via KOMO|

#chemical-tank-collapse #local #longview

usnews1 month ago•2 min saved

Final victim recovered as Washington paper mill explosion toll reaches 11

Officials announced the recovery of the last missing worker from the Nippon Dynawave paper mill explosion in Longview, WA, bringing the death toll to 11; investigators continue probing the tank implosion that released hazardous white liquor, while officials say contaminated ditch water has been diluted and Longview's drinking water remains safe.

via NBC News|

#explosion #longview #nippon-dynawave

local1 month ago•41 min saved

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

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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

local1 month ago•2 min saved

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

local1 month ago•36 min saved

Widow claims husband warned of safety risks before Nippon Dynawave blast

A widow says her husband voiced safety concerns prior to the Nippon Dynawave explosion in Longview; investigators are examining unsafe conditions at the plant, as Gov. Bob Ferguson calls the implosion the deadliest industrial tragedy in state history.

via KOMO|

#governor-bob-ferguson #investigations #local

local1 month ago•39 min saved

Longview community mourns as chemical implosion identifies first victim, nine remain missing

A chemical implosion at Nippon Dynawave in Longview has claimed the first identified victim, Gilbert Bernal, with nine others still missing, prompting GoFundMe campaigns and meal trains as authorities from sheriff, fire, and police continue the search and families seek aid.

via KATU|

#chemical-implosion #gilbert-bernal #local

local1 month ago•8 min saved

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

national1 month ago•5 min saved

Washington paper mill tank rupture leaves 11 dead, 9 missing

A ruptured large chemical tank at Nippon Dynawave Packaging's Longview paper mill spilled more than 500,000 gallons of white liquor, killing 11 people and leaving nine workers missing; authorities say there is no hope of survivors as cleanup and river contamination monitoring continues, with the cause under investigation and the plant having a history of safety fines.

via 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS|

#chemical-spill #industrial-accident #national

local1 month ago•3 min saved

Hazardous implosion at Longview mill triggers casualties and hazmat response

A chemical tank implosion at Nippon Dynawave Packaging’s Longview mill left at least one dead and multiple injured, prompting a hazardous materials response and hospital transports; officials say there is no ongoing threat to the city while investigators review the incident.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|

#chemical-implosion #hazardous-materials #local

local1 month ago•25 min saved

Hazardous chemical explosion at Longview paper mill injures several

At about 7:18 a.m., a major chemical explosion at Nippon Dynawave’s Longview kraft pulp and liquid packaging facility injured several workers and prompted a hazmat response; crews evacuated the area around Industrial Way while transporting victims to local hospitals, with authorities noting no immediate threat to the public.

via KOMO|

#chemical-explosion #hazmat #local