New autopsy findings released for victims of Nippon Dynawave disaster in Longview
KATU • • nation
Key Points:
- The Cowlitz County Coroner's Office identified the cause and manner of death for 10 victims of the May 26 tank implosion at the Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview, Washington, ruling all deaths accidental.
- Eight victims died from alkaline chemical burns, while two others had additional causes: one suffered blunt force injuries and chemical burns, and another died from chemical burns and asphyxia.
- Dillon Miller, the 11th victim treated in Portland, was reported by the Multnomah County Medical Examiner to have died from sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide burns.
- The coroner's office completed autopsies on June 1 and 2, has notified all next of kin, and requested privacy for grieving families.
- Nippon Dynawave has not disclosed further details about the accident’s cause, and state and federal agencies are continuing their investigations.