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An estimated 28,000 workers died in the construction of the Panama canal. Even in the "safer" US-managed phase the death rate was 1 out of every 10 workers. Obv
by gnatman 2y ago
An estimated 28,000 workers died in the construction of the Panama canal. Even in the "safer" US-managed phase the death rate was 1 out of every 10 workers. Obviously there's an apple/orange effect to consider here. Nevertheless.
- Tepix 2y agoThat was such a long time ago, it would not be acceptable today. Also were two external factors in particular: Malaria and yellow fever. This is not the case at NEOM. It's just bad treatment of these workers.
- ceejayoz 2y ago> That was such a long time ago, it would not be acceptable today. Not in the US, but this is a place that does public beheadings. > Also were two external factors in particular: Malaria and yellow fever. Here the external factor is desert heat.
- vel0city 2y agoIt's a bit easier to mitigate heat related issues which can cause fatalities in 2024 than trying to control people getting bitten by mosquitos or drinking contaminated water in 1910. Not saying it'll definitely get to 0, accidents do happen, but it could be a lot lower. The only question is if there's a will do actually try and mitigate it.
- umeshunni 2y agoSure but don't forget that most Muslim countries are living in the 14th century culturally. We're talking about a country that only gave women the right to drive cars in 2015.