January 2023: This is our series about the dangers of chemical exposure to Boeing workers in the Puget Sound region. According to records obtained exclusively by The Daily Herald, the aerospace company knew for decades that toxins used in its factories posed risks not just to employees, but also to their unborn children.
Boeing knew of ‘elevated’ miscarriage rate in ’80s, but followup fizzled
Company doctors found it “difficult” to link chemicals to worker ailments. A thorough study would’ve been “inviting liability,” an attorney said.
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For embattled Boeing doctor’s family, a ‘posthumous vindication’
Barry Dunphy warned Boeing about its toxic chemicals. The company’s reaction changed his demeanor, but not his values, his children say.
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A recap of 3 lawsuits over chemical exposure at Boeing plants
Parents believe toxins in company factories caused serious birth defects in their kids.
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More about the Boeing's toxic legacy.
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Born with heart defect, Boeing worker’s child ‘never knew anything different’
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Secret files reveal Boeing doctor warned of toxic risks, birth defects
January 2023: This is our series about the dangers of chemical exposure to Boeing workers in the Puget Sound region. According to records obtained exclusively by The Daily Herald, the aerospace company knew for decades that toxins used in its factories posed risks not just to employees, but also to their unborn children.
1. Boeing knew of ‘elevated’ miscarriage rate in ’80s, but followup fizzled
Company doctors found it “difficult” to link chemicals to worker ailments. A thorough study would’ve been “inviting liability,” an attorney said.
Read more
2. For embattled Boeing doctor’s family, a ‘posthumous vindication’
Barry Dunphy warned Boeing about its toxic chemicals. The company’s reaction changed his demeanor, but not his values, his children say.
Read more
3. A recap of 3 lawsuits over chemical exposure at Boeing plants
Parents believe toxins in company factories caused serious birth defects in their kids.
Read more
More about the Boeing's toxic legacy.
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Born with heart defect, Boeing worker’s child ‘never knew anything different’
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Secret files reveal Boeing doctor warned of toxic risks, birth defects