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Officials plan to provide update on Friday’s massive explosion tennessee Earlier this month, 16 people died at an explosives plant, where a painstaking, ongoing investigation has yet to determine the cause of the explosion.
On October 10, an explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant killed people aged 21 to 60. officials have said Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has positively identified 14 of the 16 victims using “rapid DNA” technology.
There has been no announcement yet as to what specific material exploded, or what caused the explosion. The investigation involves a meticulous search of both the victims’ remains and any hazardous materials that need to be disarmed.
Bridget Mason, a spokeswoman for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, said Friday’s press conference will include “a discussion about the work done so far and some information about how to proceed with the investigation.”
The cause has not been determined, Mason said.
Already, one victim’s family has filed a lawsuit over the death of their loved one, and some law firms have posted online resources for relatives of people who died.
What happened at Accurate Energetic Systems?
The initial explosion was felt more than 20 miles (32 kilometers) away, leaving a trail of twisted and charred metal and smoldering debris from burned vehicles at the plant. Authorities said there were no survivors and some evidence may have been scattered for miles.
The company’s 1,300-acre (526 ha) campus in a densely wooded area of Middle Tennessee is composed of eight separate specialized production buildings and a laboratory. It extends about 60 miles (97 kilometers) southwest of the Hickman and Humphreys county line into unincorporated Bucksnort. nashville,
The company’s customers include the aerospace, defense, demolition and mining industries.
According to public records, it has been awarded several military contracts, primarily by the US Army and Navy, for the supply of various types of munitions and explosives. Products range from bulk explosives to small infraction charges including landmines and C4.
The area’s longtime company employs about 150 people, according to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. It is located in nearby McEwen.
Accurate Energetic Systems CEO Wendell Stinson said in a statement on the company’s website that it is “assisting investigators in every way possible” and that its executives “maintain high industry standards and undergo regular reviews by state and federal regulators.”
The company has launched a fund with a local community foundation to help solicit donations for the affected families.
trial filed on tennessee explosion
The lawsuit was filed in state court on behalf of the 9-year-old daughter of Jeremy Moore, who was killed in last week’s explosion.
The legal challenge was filed against AAC Investments, LLC, a company closely affiliated with Accurate Energetic Systems. The lawsuit claims that AAC was the owner, operator and manager of the factory and that the explosion occurred because AAC did not maintain a “reasonably safe factory” for explosives work.
Moore, 37, loved spending time with and supporting her daughter in cheerleading, softball or any adventure she wanted to do, her obituary said.
Lee Coleman, an attorney for Moore’s family, said the complaint could be amended and additional defendants added as more details become available.
An Accurate Energetic Systems spokesperson declined to comment on pending litigation.
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Adrian Saenz in Memphis, Tennessee contributed to this report.