Senator Murray Statement in Response to Chemical Safety Board Update on Nippon Dynawave Implosion in Longview

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following statement in response to the Chemical Safety Board (CSB) publishing an investigation update on the disaster at Nippon Dynawave in Longview.

"Three months ago, Longview endured an unthinkable tragedy and suffered enormous loss. This community deserves answers and the release of today's investigation update is an important first step towards understanding exactly what happened so we can ensure that there is accountability and that a tragedy like this can never happen again. The Chemical Safety Board's update revealed that Nippon Dynawave knew that the walls of the chemical tank that failed were dangerously thin. The investigation is ongoing, and I am appreciative of the important work that the CSB is doing to get the clarity we need. We know this will take time-but one thing is apparent: this community deserves answers and accountability. Every worker has the right to come home safely at the end of the day. I will continue to follow this investigation closely, and I will be there every step of the way to support this community."

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