Erwin, Impact Plastics
How two factories near Impact Plastics in Erwin made sure their employees survived deadly flood
I dug a road into the railroad bank. … I made everybody hit their gas and don’t stop,” said Ron Kell, manager of the Old Hickory Buildings factory.
'Why would you make us stay there' || Employee says Erwin plastics manufacturer lied after river flooding deaths
Impact Plastics said several employees died in the flooding from Helene. The TBI is investigating after several employees disputed the company's response.
TBI investigating Impact Plastics in Erwin after multiple employees died in flooding
At least two women who worked at the plant died and at least three are missing. Employees allege they weren't allowed to leave as floodwaters rose.
Helene's floodwaters trap Tennessee plastics factory workers in Erwin
Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, authorities are investigating Impact Plastics' plant in Erwin, Tennessee, where numerous workers were swept away by floodwaters.
Impact Plastics employee says 'None of us should have been there'
Robert Jarvis, an employee of Tennessee's Impact Plastics who survived being swept up in Helene's floodwaters, said "it was just too late" once management told them to leave. WCYB's Yannia Nordelo reports.
Impact Plastics employee recalls being forced to stay, said owners are lying
A man employed by Impact Plastics claims he and his coworkers were told to stay at the facility as the area began to flood. Robert Jarvis said he tried to get permission to leave but was told to stay.
Impact Plastics employee says he and coworkers were told not to leave
Impact Plastics employee says he and coworkers were told not to leave
Erwin, Tennessee, is one of towns hardest hit by flooding after Helene. Here's what happened.
Erwin, Tennessee is amongst the list of cities crippled by the effects of Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee. Photos and ...
Erwin community gathers to honor missing, dead employees following Hurricane Helene
As the region continues to heal from Hurricane Helene’s aftermath, many families are still looking for answers about their ...
Erwin community holds candlelight vigil to honor missing locals
The community of Erwin coming together, paying respect for loved ones they lost. Lighting candles one by one in their honor.
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Tennessee Safety Bureau Probes Workplace Fatalities at Impact Plastics in Erwin
TOSHA is investigating a workplace incident at Impact Plastics that resulted in fatalities during flash floods.
Erwin Utilities provides updates on electric, water, fiber services
Erwin Utilities provided an update on electric, water, wastewater and fiber services throughout the county. The utility ...
This long-haul trucker from Humble, Texas, became a hero amid floods in Erwin, Tennessee
Impact Plastics employees sought refuge on top of his semitruck: 'God put me in the right place at the right time' ...
'We as a community are rebuilding' | Erwin church accepting donations, giving supplies to areas of Unicoi Co. impacted by flooding
The pastor of Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church said people came from as far as Pennsylvania to donate supplies and help the ...
Where is Erwin, Tennessee? What happened there when Hurricane Helene's remains reached it?
Erwin, Tennessee is amongst the list of cities crippled by the effects of Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee. Photos and ...
8 Hurricane Helene flood deaths confirmed in Tennessee, one from Knox County
Federal, state and local officials have warned that the death total will rise in East Tennessee from flooding caused by ...