NEW YORK – Mr Josh Dean, a former quality auditor at a Boeing Co. supplier who raised concerns about the safety of the 737 Max jet, has died.
Mr Dean, who was 45, was hospitalised after developing breathing problems just over two weeks ago and had struggled with pneumonia and MRSA, a serious bacterial infection, the Seattle Times reported, citing his aunt Carol Parsons. He alleged he was later fired after flagging mis-drilled holes in fuselages, according to the report. A company spokesman said at the time it strongly disagreed with the assertions in the shareholder lawsuit.
Boeing’s safety record and workplace culture are under intense scrutiny after a string of high-profile quality-control problems, including an almostThe incident on an Alaska Airlines flight saw the FAA order a temporary grounding of 171 planes for inspection, while carriers across the globe briefly took their Max 9s out of service.
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