Boeing whistleblower says he was put through 'hell' - BBC News

Lawmakers voice concerns over claims that Boeing threatens staff who raise safety concerns.

13 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesBy Natalie ShermanBBC NewsA Boeing engineer told US lawmakers that he was harassed and threatened after he raised concerns about the safety of the company's planes.

Whistleblower Sam Salehpour said Wednesday that his boss berated him in a 40-minute call and his tyre was punctured by a nail.

He spoke at a hearing as part of a congressional investigation into safety at the manufacturing giant.

Boeing said it was trying to improve its safety culture.

"We know we have more work to do and we are taking action across our company," it said in a statement, after the hearing, one of two in Washington on Wednesday that focused on problems at the company.

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