Bucksnort TN: Deadly Blast at Explosives Factory in Tennessee, A Timeline of What We Know So Far

"Hickman County, Tennessee - A devastating explosion ripped through the Accurate Energetic Systems factory in Bucksnort, Tennessee, leaving 19 people unaccounted for and multiple others dead. The blast, which occurred at 7:45 a.m. on Friday, was so powerful that it was felt 22 miles away, with eyewitnesses reporting that their homes shook violently.
According to Sheriff Chris Davis, the explosion encompassed an entire building and has caused 'hell on everybody involved.' The scene is secure, but officials are still working to identify victims and determine the cause of the blast. Accurate Energetic Systems, an energetics and explosives manufacturing plant, was established in 1980 and has a history of workplace safety concerns.
A 2014 explosion at the plant resulted in a negligence and wrongful death lawsuit, which settled in 2019. The company is cooperating with the investigation, and operations have been discontinued for the time being. As emergency crews work to process the scene, officials are urging people to avoid the area and for family members to report to Gate 3 for further information.
'This is a very devastating blast,' said Sheriff Davis, who is working closely with state and federal agencies to determine the cause of the explosion. 'We are doing everything we can to support the families affected by this tragedy.'
The explosion has sent shockwaves through the community, with many expressing their condolences on social media. As the investigation continues, one thing is clear: the people of Bucksnort, Tennessee, will never forget this day.",
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