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 ...
At a Tennessee Plastics Plant, Sorrow and Uncertainty in Helene’s Wake
More than a week after workers fled flooding outside their factory, much remains unclear, including how many died.
Impact Plastics president, founder releases preliminary review alongside video statement
Gerald O'Connor said in a video that employees were told to leave 45 minutes before the flooding hit and that there was "time ...
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 ...
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 ...
Where the case against Impact Plastics stands now
CEO Gerald O'Connor said in a video Friday that employees were told to leave 45 minutes before the flooding hit and that ...
Impact Plastics faces backlash as families claim negligence led to tragedy
Six employees from Impact Plastics are confirmed missing or dead by the Tennessee Department of Health after being swept away ...
CEO of Tennessee factory under scrutiny after Helene flooding releases video statement
Investigators from TOSHA will work with TBI and local officials to determine when they can begin an on-site inspection.