State investigation of Longview tank implosion expects to issue findings by year’s end

Paul W. Taylor

By: Paul W. Taylor

Outlets: TVW

Published: June 18, 2026

Words: 714

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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The Washington Department of Labor & Industries expects its investigation into the deadly Longview tank implosion that killed 11 workers to take most of the six months allowed under state law, according to agency Director Joel Sacks.

The disaster, believed to be the deadliest workplace accident in modern Washington history, remains under investigation by both L&I and the federal Chemical Safety Board. In an interview with host Austin Jenkins on TVW’s Inside …

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