“Flesh and Blood so Cheap,” by Albert Marrin, is a story showcasing a truly devastating story of how the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory went ablaze on March 25, 1911. The fire was thought to be started by a hot ash or a live cigarette that was flicked into a scrap bin. But we will never know what truly started the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. As the story progresses it discusses why the health and safety of workers must be overseen by the local government.
The health and safety of workers at the Shirtwaist factory were not adequately protected. One safety issue is they lived in poor working conditions earning very low wages. They had to work long hours, six days a week. The ninth-floor doors were locked to discourage latecomers and to keep
The health and safety of workers at the Shirtwaist factory were not adequately protected. One safety issue is they lived in poor working conditions earning very low wages. They had to work long hours, six days a week. The ninth-floor doors were locked to discourage latecomers and to keep