Boeing whistleblower received ‘physical threats’ from bosses after raising concerns

- Boeing whistleblower, Sam Salehpour, testified before a Senate subcommittee detailing physical threats he received after raising concerns about safety issues with the manufacturing process for the 787 Dreamliner and the 777 - Salehpour experienced backlash, including threats and being told to be quiet, after raising his concerns - Salehpour found issues with the aircraft's shimming process, noting gaps exceeding specifications and unsafe manufacturing practices - Despite threats, Salehpour is protected by federal whistleblower laws and plans to return to work at Boeing - Boeing disputed Salehpour's claims, stating they have taken steps to ensure quality and safety of their aircraft and encourage employees to speak up about issues.