Tank Ignored Before Catastrophic Failure | Tulsa News

A contractor warned ten months before the deadly Washington paper mill explosion that a critical chemical tank was dangerously thin and unfit for service — yet no repairs were made. Despite explicit recommendations to replace the tank’s shell, it continued operating, ultimately rupturing in May and killing eleven workers. The federal investigation is sounding alarms over ignored safety warnings and systemic failures, while the company faces 35 environmental violations. Families are grieving, unions are outraged, and the full truth remains under investigation — but one thing is clear: this tragedy was preventable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2e566204d0516fb0