Boeing has come under scrutiny after documents revealed 32 whistleblower complaints filed with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the United States over the past three years. The disclosures shed light on alleged retaliation against whistleblowers within the aircraft manufacturer as questions surrounding its safety record continue to mount.
According to a middle east News outlet with freedom of information based document, the complaints against Boeing were lodged between December 2020 and March of this year. While specific details of the alleged workplace violations and retaliation were not provided, 13 of the complaints were related to aviation safety whistleblowing.
Of the 32 complaints, 15 were filed under statutes related to workplace safety, two under fraud, and one under toxic chemical control. However, most complaints were closed without action from OSHA, with reasons including failure to report within the specified timeframe and lack of jurisdiction or cooperation from the complainant.
The documents also reveal OSHA’s review of the case of John Barnett, a former Boeing employee and whistleblower, who was found dead last month. Barnett’s case was being appealed after OSHA dismissed his 2017 whistleblower complaint. OSHA’s chief of staff requested a review of the decision and queried the frequency of case dismissals based on lack of evidence of violations.
Boeing responded by asserting its commitment to safety, highlighting its Go4Zero safety initiative and reduction in workplace injuries over the past decade. The company stated its cooperation with OSHA in addressing employee complaints and emphasized its zero-tolerance policy against retaliation.
These revelations coincide with public testimonies from current and former Boeing employees, further highlighting concerns over the company’s treatment of whistleblowers and safety standards. At a recent US Senate committee hearing, Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour raised alarm over safety issues with the 787 and 777 aircraft, while former engineer Ed Pierson accused Boeing of a “criminal cover-up” in the investigation of a midair incident involving a Boeing 737 Max 9.
Boeing refuted allegations of structural integrity issues with its planes, underscoring the safety record of its 787 and 777 fleets. However, the testimonies and whistleblower complaints underscore ongoing challenges for the aircraft manufacturer in maintaining public trust and addressing safety concerns.
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