Boeing has been under intense scrutiny since two of its 737 MAX planes were involved in deadly crashes just months apart, killing over 300 people - but now claims of workplace issues have surfaced.

A report by the New York Times claims employees at a Boeing factory in South Carolina were pushed to increase production rates at the risk of making potentially deadly safety oversights.

According to the report, numerous safety complaints by workers have been ignored, with some staff even pressured not to report violations to authorities, causing further questions as to the reliability of the jets.