Tennessee investigating plastics factory after workers trapped by Hurricane Helene floods died or went missing
Surviving employees alleged Impact Plastics told them to be at work and released them too late to escape floodwaters; the company has said it did not threaten to fire anyone.
Updated: Second investigation begins into deaths of Impact Plastics workers from Helene flooding
The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Oct. 3 it has opened its own investigation into the deaths of workers at Impact Plastics in Erwin, Tenn., from flash floods caused by Hurricane Helene Sept.
DA: TBI investigating Impact Plastics flood response
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) will investigate allegations involving Erwin-based Impact Plastics’ leadership’s actions during Friday’s
Investigators probe Tennessee plastics factory after deaths during Helene flooding
Tennessee state authorities are investigating the company behind a plastics factory where 11 workers were swept away in Hurricane Helene floodwaters. Two died, and five are still missing.
Authorities investigating Impact Plastics in Tennessee after workers died in flooding
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into claims denied by Impact Plastics that managers did not let workers leave. Six were swept away.
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.
Finney: TBI launching investigation into Impact Plastics
District Attorney General Steve Finney said Wednesday he has asked the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to look at allegations involving Impact Plastics in Unicoi County.
TBI investigating Impact Plastics' actions
Tennessee OSHA is also investigating the company. Yahoo Sports
After employees swept away in Helene flooding, Tennessee factory under investigation
Several employees have accused the company of not letting them leave soon enough as flooding set in on Friday.
WATCH: Tennessee community holds vigil for missing plastic factory employees
A vigil was organized by community members in Erwin, Tennessee, in memory of the Impact Plastics employees lost and missing ...