Karen Silkwood (case)

Karen Silkwood was a factory worker and whistleblower in the 1970s known for exposing dangerous working conditions at Kerr-McGee's plutonium processing plant in Oklahoma. Concerned about safety violations and contamination risks, she gathered evidence and attempted to share her findings with the media. Silkwood died in a mysterious car accident in 1974, just before her planned meeting with a reporter. Her case highlighted corporate negligence and worker safety, prompting public awareness and legal reforms regarding health standards in hazardous industries. Silkwood’s story has been immortalized in both literature and film, symbolizing the fight for accountability and transparency.