Accident at the U.S. subsidiary 日本ダイナウェーブ・パッケージング (Second Report)
Nippon Paper Industries Co.,Ltd.'s U.S. subsidiary, 日本ダイナウェーブ・パッケージング (NDP)
NDP's plant in Washington State, U.S., and one chemical tank
The relevant authorities are investigating the cause.
Related procedures
Investigation by the authorities into the cause of the accident, emergency response and search operations with the police and fire authorities
Local police authorities, fire authorities and the relevant authorities
The impact of the accident on the environment, production and shipments, and financial results remains under review.
Company response
Response is being coordinated with the local police and fire authorities under ICS (Incident Command System). The establishment of a third-party committee or special investigation committee has not been disclosed.
The company will continue working to secure the site and search for missing persons, while continuing to assess the cause of the accident and its impact on the environment, production and shipments, and financial results.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Accident at the U.S. subsidiary 日本ダイナウェーブ・パッケージング (Second Report) |
| Date of occurrence | Around 7:00 a.m. local time on 26 May 2026 |
| Subject Entity | Nippon Paper Industries Co.,Ltd.'s U.S. subsidiary, 日本ダイナウェーブ・パッケージング (NDP) |
| Target Locations / Products | NDP's plant in Washington State, U.S., and one chemical tank |
| Cause | The relevant authorities are investigating the cause. |
| Impact on Earnings Forecast | The impact of the accident on the environment, production and shipments, and financial results remains under review. |
| Type of litigation or proceeding | Investigation by the authorities into the cause of the accident, emergency response and search operations with the police and fire authorities |
| Court or authority | Local police authorities, fire authorities and the relevant authorities |
| Investigation structure | Response is being coordinated with the local police and fire authorities under ICS (Incident Command System). The establishment of a third-party committee or special investigation committee has not been disclosed. |
| Outlook | The company will continue working to secure the site and search for missing persons, while continuing to assess the cause of the accident and its impact on the environment, production and shipments, and financial results. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.In accordance with local regulations and other requirements, the company is working with the local police and fire authorities under ICS to secure the site and search for missing persons. The relevant authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.