Erwin, Impact Plastics
Erwin community holds vigil to mourn dead and missing Impact Plastics employees
During the service, family members of the lost Impact Plastic employees honored their loved ones by lighting a candle and holding their portrait.
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.
'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.
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.
2 dead, 5 missing from Impact Plastics facility after Helene floods Erwin, Tennessee
A devastating flood struck an East Tennessee plastics manufacturing plant during Hurricane Helene, resulting in multiple employees being missing or deceased.
Impact Plastics in Erwin says some employees are dead or missing after flood
The company stated that when water began to cover the parking lot and the adjacent service road and the plant lost power, employees were dismissed to go home.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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.
'He had no escape plan'| Men recount saving people trapped at Erwin plastic factory from raging floodwaters
Ron Kell and Erik Castellón work for the business next door to Impact Plastics. They helped people escape after the Nolichucky River flooded over from Helene.
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Helene’s flooding swept away 11 workers at a Tennessee factory. Now the state is investigating the company.
Some rescued workers allege it wasn’t until water flooded into the parking lot and the power went out that the plant shut ...