Records reveal safety complaints, poor maintenance at site of deadly Washington pulp mill disaster

Records reviewed by The Associated Press reveal that a pulp mill in Longview, Washington, had a documented history of safety complaints, poor maintenance, and toxic chemical discharges prior to a fatal disaster in May. The facility was the site of a deadly chemical tank collapse that resulted in the deaths of 11 workers.

The findings highlight systemic issues at the Washington state industrial site, pointing to prior warnings and environmental violations before the structural failure of the tank caused the mass-casualty incident.