United StatesA federal report revealed that a chemical tank at a Washington state paper mill was deemed 'not fit for continued service' by an inspection contractor 10 months prior to its catastrophic failure in May, which resulted in 11 deaths and became one of the deadliest U.S. workplace disasters recently. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board reported that despite the contractor's recommendations for internal inspections and repairs, Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company did not perform any such work between a July 2025 inspection and the May 2026 incident. The tank had significant structural weaknesses identified during multiple inspections, yet it remained in operation. The company stated it would continue cooperating with the investigation while focusing on supporting victims and reopening the facility. Labor groups expressed concern over the lack of action based on the inspection findings.
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