The tragic chemical spill at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, Washington, has resulted in a death toll of 11 people, as authorities confirmed the recovery of all nine missing employees. The incident occurred on Tuesday when a 900,000-gallon tank containing a highly caustic substance known as white liquor ruptured during a shift change. This chemical, composed of sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide, is crucial in the paper-making process as it breaks down wood chips to create pulp. Brad Hannig, the fire chief of Longview Fire Department, announced the recovery of the last missing employee at a news conference. The explosion sparked a significant search and rescue operation, which concluded with the tragic confirmation of the fatalities. Nippon Dynawave Packaging, a subsidiary of Japan's Nippon Paper Group, produces approximately eight billion single-serve containers each year, serving markets in North America, Asia, and globally. The incident has raised concerns about workplace safety and the handling of hazardous materials in industrial settings.