Tallest service elevator Despite the Burj Khalifa's reputation as a wonder of the world, it is important to note the controversial labor practices used for its completion. Skilled laborers worked incredibly long hours for little pay, at some points documented at $3.43–$5.25 a day, and were housed in reportedly terrible accommodations. According to Human Rights Watch, workplace injuries and fatalities were not well documented and are difficult to track.
Shanghai Tower in Shanghai, China (Photo: Stock Photos from Eugene Lu/Shutterstock) Although professional golfer Walter Hagen might think “no one remembers who came in second,” it is difficult to forget China's