Holy balls. if true
This comment about #AlaskAairline #boeing 737 Max 9 issue
long story Short. to avoid doing a full QA and delay production it was recorded the door was opened to repair a pressure seal, not removed. So there was no QA inspecting to make sure the retaining bolts were replaced.
there were no bolts securing the door plug
https://leehamnews.com/2024/01/15/unplanned-removal-installation-inspection-procedure-at-boeing/#comment-509962