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August 28, 2026
Federal Report Reveals Chemical Tank Was Unfit Before Deadly Collapse
- A federal report states the tank was deemed 'not fit for continued service' 10 months before its failure.
- Multiple inspections noted significant safety problems, yet the company took no corrective action.
- The tank failure released 900,000 gallons of hazardous liquid, causing fatalities and injuries among workers.
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- Inspectors found Washington tank unfit before collapse, report showsAug 28, 2026 at 1:11 PM · AP
- Tank That Imploded at Washington Paper Plant, Killing 11, Was Known to Be Unsafe, Report SaysAug 28, 2026 at 5:38 PM · NYT