Longview chemical tank deemed unfit for service before deadly implosion
Federal investigators say the chemical tank that imploded at a Longview paper mill, killing 11 workers, was deemed unfit for service before the deadly tragedy.
Federal investigators say the chemical tank that imploded at a Longview paper mill, killing 11 workers, was deemed unfit for service before the deadly tragedy.
Longview, WA mill warned of unfit tank months before deadly implosion
Union officials called new federal findings "deeply troubling" after an update from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board revealed that plant managers at the Nippon Dynawave mill received a warning about a critical storage tank months before a May 26 implosion killed 11 workers.
Union officials called new federal findings "deeply troubling" after an update from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board revealed that plant managers at the Nippon Dynawave mill received a warning about a critical storage tank months before a May 26 implosion killed 11 workers.
Longview, WA mill not fit for service ahead of implosion
The Longview mill, that imploded three months ago and killed 11 workers, is facing some new repercussions.
The Longview mill, that imploded three months ago and killed 11 workers, is facing some new repercussions.
Longview, WA paper mill hit with 35 violation after chemical implosion
A Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview, Washington was just slapped with 35 violations by the Department of Ecology after a chemical tank implosion that killed eleven workers back in May.
A Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview, Washington was just slapped with 35 violations by the Department of Ecology after a chemical tank implosion that killed eleven workers back in May.
Longview, WA implosion: 35 violations identified
The Washington State Department of Ecology released its initial report to Nippon Dynawave, listing several violations connected to the Longview implosion earlier this year.
The Washington State Department of Ecology released its initial report to Nippon Dynawave, listing several violations connected to the Longview implosion earlier this year.
New bodycam video captures moments after Longview implosion
New bodycam footage captures the moments after a deadly implosion at a Longview paper mill, killing 11 workers and injuring at least eight others.
New bodycam footage captures the moments after a deadly implosion at a Longview paper mill, killing 11 workers and injuring at least eight others.
WA was investigating Longview mill weeks before deadly chemical implosion
A new report reveals that the Longview Nippon Dynawave mill, the site of a chemical implosion which killed 11 workers in May, was under several unrelated investigations by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
A new report reveals that the Longview Nippon Dynawave mill, the site of a chemical implosion which killed 11 workers in May, was under several unrelated investigations by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
New video captures deadly Longview, WA chemical tank implosion
New video shows the moment a chemical tank imploded at a Longview paper mill in May, killing 11 and injuring eight others.
New video shows the moment a chemical tank imploded at a Longview paper mill in May, killing 11 and injuring eight others.
Video captures deadly Longview chemical implosion
Newly acquired video captures the moment a chemical tank imploded at a Longview paper mill, killing 11 workers and injuring eight others.
Newly acquired video captures the moment a chemical tank imploded at a Longview paper mill, killing 11 workers and injuring eight others.
Continuation of pay extended for Longview, WA workers after implosion
Following the deadly explosion in Longview, Washington earlier this year, the workers and union members there got some good news about their continuation of pay as their community continues to heal.
Following the deadly explosion in Longview, Washington earlier this year, the workers and union members there got some good news about their continuation of pay as their community continues to heal.
Vigil held for victim of Longview plant implosion
Community members gathered outside the Nippon Dynawave plant in Longview on Tuesday for a candlelight vigil, honoring the workers who lost their life in a chemical implosion on May 26.
Community members gathered outside the Nippon Dynawave plant in Longview on Tuesday for a candlelight vigil, honoring the workers who lost their life in a chemical implosion on May 26.
Cause of death revealed for Longview paper mill victims
The deaths of 10 workers at a Longview paper mill have been ruled an accident by medical examiners. The victims died from alkaline chemical burns after an implosion at the Nippon Dyna Way facility. Decontamination efforts at the site are currently about 23% complete.
The deaths of 10 workers at a Longview paper mill have been ruled an accident by medical examiners. The victims died from alkaline chemical burns after an implosion at the Nippon Dyna Way facility. Decontamination efforts at the site are currently about 23% complete.
Victims in Longview, WA paper mill accident died from alkaline chemical burns
The Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office announced it has completed autopsies on all 11 people who died in the Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview last month.
The Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office announced it has completed autopsies on all 11 people who died in the Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview last month.
WA investigates deadly Nippon Dynawave plant tank implosion
State regulators have launched a formal investigation into a catastrophic chemical tank implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility that killed 11 people and left others seriously injured.
State regulators have launched a formal investigation into a catastrophic chemical tank implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility that killed 11 people and left others seriously injured.
Congresswoman demands answers on worker pay following deadly implosion
The Department of Labor and Industries has launched a six-month investigation into the fatal Longview chemical tank implosion as political and legal pressure mounts over worker compensation limits.
The Department of Labor and Industries has launched a six-month investigation into the fatal Longview chemical tank implosion as political and legal pressure mounts over worker compensation limits.
WA inspectors enter Longview paper mill to investigate deadly implosion
State regulators have begun a workplace safety probe at Seattle's Nippon Dynawave mill, one week after a chemical explosion killed 11.
State regulators have begun a workplace safety probe at Seattle's Nippon Dynawave mill, one week after a chemical explosion killed 11.
Water declared safe after deadly Longview blast
As the community mourns 11 workers killed in a Longview paper mill implosion, lawmakers are demanding the company continue paying its employees during the ongoing investigation.
As the community mourns 11 workers killed in a Longview paper mill implosion, lawmakers are demanding the company continue paying its employees during the ongoing investigation.
Longview mill implosion: Thousands of dead fish found in drainage ditches
Nearly 2,000 dead fish have been found near a Longview paper mill after a deadly tank implosion killed 11 workers, state officials say.
Nearly 2,000 dead fish have been found near a Longview paper mill after a deadly tank implosion killed 11 workers, state officials say.
Longview community honors 11 lost mill workers
Eleven workers were killed after a chemical tank ruptured at the Nippon paper mill in Longview on Tuesday, prompting an ongoing investigation and outpourings of community support.
Eleven workers were killed after a chemical tank ruptured at the Nippon paper mill in Longview on Tuesday, prompting an ongoing investigation and outpourings of community support.
Longview implosion: WA community creates fundraisers for victims' families
In response to the Longview disaster, community members are organizing financial support for the families of the implosion victims, including apparel sales and a benefit concert.
In response to the Longview disaster, community members are organizing financial support for the families of the implosion victims, including apparel sales and a benefit concert.

















