[Greg F]

But according to a summary of OSHA's findings, Boeing told investigators Weldon was fired for threatening a supervisor, specifically for stating he wanted to hang the African-American executive "on a meat hook" and that he "wouldn't mind" seeing a noose around the executive's neck. Weldon denied to OSHA investigators that he had referred to a noose and said the "meat hook" reference had not been a threat. OSHA dismissed Weldon's claim, denying him whistle-blower status largely on the grounds that Boeing's 787 design does not violate any FAA regulations or standards.

Dan Rather is the reporter. Boeing/OSHA obviously isn't playing patty-cake with this engineer since it is releasing these records. Bah. The former engineer sounds a little like a fruitcake with the "meathook" comment, Boeing is financially self-interested, and Dan Rather is a sensationalist that doesn't care about the truth. I say trust no one.

[Little Ray]

Boeing is financially self-interested and their self interests are served by an unsafe aircraft. That should be enough for anybody...

[1L]

>>The former engineer sounds a little like a fruitcake<<

If that’s true, then Boeing has to explain why they had a fruitcake on staff for 35 years. It sounds like they were looking for a reason to fire him.