In a harrowing incident that unfolded on September 27, 2024, employees at Impact Plastics in Erwin, Tennessee, found themselves in a life-threatening situation as floodwaters from Hurricane Helene engulfed their workplace. The event, which resulted in confirmed deaths and several missing persons, has sparked controversy over workplace safety protocols and emergency response procedures. The Unfolding Disaster As Hurricane Helene battered the southeastern United States, the Nolichucky River, located mere hundreds of feet from the Impact Plastics factory, swelled to unprecedented levels. The volume of water rushing through the area was reported to be nearly twice that of Niagara Falls, creating … Continue reading Hurricane Helene: Impact Plastics Employees Swept Away in Tennessee Floods—Erwin Factory Survivor Stories, Missing Worker Count Revealed and Death Toll