Government records show a history of issues at a plant where a tragic accident occurred. The company had received numerous environmental violation notices, with 54 issued since 2016. Plans for state inspectors to visit the plant were disrupted by the accident.

The accident involved a chemical tank collapse, resulting in the loss of 11 lives. This incident is considered one of the deadliest workplace accidents in decades.

Further details about the plant's history and the accident are available from the source, including information about inspections and safety complaints.