Nippon Industrial Chemicals knew a tank's exterior carbon-steel shell was dangerously thin 10 months before a spill, according to a Chemical Safety Board report. The report states an inspection in 2025 showed parts of the tank had thinned below safe thickness. The spill occurred in Longview, though the exact date is not specified in the provided records. The Chemical Safety Board is an independent federal agency that investigates industrial incidents. The findings could lead to regulatory changes or enforcement actions against Nippon.
Chemical Safety Board: Nippon knew tank needed repair 10 months prior
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- ✓Nippon Industrial Chemicals knew a tank's exterior carbon-steel shell was dangerously thin 10 months before a spill“Chemical Safety Board: Nippon knew tank needed repaired 10 months before spill Matt Esnayra The board reports that an inspection of the tank's exterior carbon-steel shell at that time showed parts had thinned below what is considered a safe thickness.”
- ⚠A Chemical Safety Board report states an inspection in 2025 showed parts of the tank had thinned below safe thicknessNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The spill occurred in LongviewNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The exact date of the spill is not specified in the provided recordsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The Chemical Safety Board is an independent federal agency that investigates industrial incidentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The findings could lead to regulatory changesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The findings could lead to enforcement actions against NipponNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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