Until the World Trade Center tragedy in 2001, the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire remained the deadliest workplace incident in U.S. history claiming the lives of 146 women and young girls on March 25, 1911. Greed, paranoia, and dominance ruled the factory owners who wanted more money for themselves without the regard for the laborers that worked long hours for little pay in the worst conditions possible. The textile factory was located on the 8th floor of a high rise building, it had two exits and a fires escape. However, the owners, Harris and Blanck, only allowed for one exit out of the factory, it was demanded the other exit remained locked. The owners feared union representatives would enter and convince the women they deserved better working
