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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Men recount saving people trapped by catastrophic flooding at Impact Plastics in Erwin
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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2 dead, several 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 ...