Industrial Accident at Washington Paper Mill Leaves 11 Presumed Dead -- Occupational Health & Safety

Published
May 27, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Longview, Washington
Highway 80, milepost 115
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Incident type
Workplace

Summary

Workplace Accident Longview Washington in Longview, Washington: A chemical tank rupture at a Washington paper mill caused 11 presumed deaths and 8 injuries. The tank failed, releasing corrosive liquid, leading to severe injuries and no survivors. Environmental officials confirmed the area is safe, but the incident is one of the deadliest industrial accidents in the U.S. in recent decades.

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Industrial Accident at Washington Paper Mill Leaves 11 Presumed Dead -- Occupational Health & Safety

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