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.
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 loved ones. On Thursday, the Erwin community gathered in support of those lost.
'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.
Erwin community holds candlelight vigil to honor those who perished in flood
ERWIN, Tenn. (WCYB) — The community of Erwin came together on Thursday to pay respect for loved ones they lost. People lit candles one by one in their honor.
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.
Front Porch Politics: One survivor recounts his harrowing escape from Impact Plastics
Six employees died at the Erwin, Tennessee plastics plant as Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation across the region.
Impact Plastics CEO: Employees were allowed to leave during Helene
The company came under fire after allegations circulated that employees were told they would be penalized for leaving work.
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 ...
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' ...
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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 ...
Impact Plastics did not notify TOSHA of workers’ deaths, report says
As of Wednesday night, TOSHA’s Chief Communication Officer Chris Cannon said Impact Plastics had yet to notify them of the ...
Ballad Health opens medical response unit in Erwin following flooding
ERWIN, Tenn. (WCYB) — Ballad Health has opened a medical response unit in Erwin after the flooding of Unicoi County Hospital.
'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.
Tennessee investigating plastics factory after several workers trapped by Helene floodwaters died