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Impact Plastic employees in Tennesse found themselves trapped at their workplace due to the flood caused by Hurricane Helene on Sep 27th 2024.
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The amount of water surging through the area was said to be almost double the flow of Niagara Falls, turning the industrial park where the factory is located into a catastrophic scene.
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Employees witnessed the floodwaters engulfing the factory's surrounding area. Despite their requests to evacuate, their employers at the factory refused to let them leave resulting in many employees' avoidable death.
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Many employees are still missing. Among the confirmed casualties is 56-year-old Bertha Mendoza, whose body was recovered on September 29.
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Impact Plastics released a statement expressing condolences for the loss of life.
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The Hurricane Helena struck region has left more than 1.2 million people across several states without power.
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A formal inquiry is to be launched by Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, to investigate the incident to identify any potential criminal violations and establish the chain of events.
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The tragedy raises important questions of workers safety and rights, among the community as the extreme events caused by the climate change become a common occurance.