Boeing Whistleblower Who Raised Safety Concerns Found Dead
- Former employee had raised issues at 787 Dreamliner factory
- Had given evidence in whistleblower lawsuit days before death
737 fuselages outside the Boeing manufacturing facility in Renton.
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A former Boeing Co. worker who raised concerns about the planemaker’s production standards at its North Charleston 787 Dreamliner factory has been found dead, the BBC reported.
John Barnett, who worked at Boeing for 32 years until his retirement in 2017, died March 9 from a self-inflicted wound, the BBC said. His death was confirmed by the Charleston County Coroner, the report said.