The doors were locked at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company on the day of the fire because the owner wanted to prevent possible thefts and unwanted employee breaks.

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The doors were indeed locked to prevent theft and to control unauthorized breaks, which tragically contributed to the high death toll when the fire broke out, as many workers could not escape.

The Doors Were Locked at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company on the Day