Don't FALL into your crucible!

OMG! When ya just pour a #10, ya really can't FALL IN IT!

https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/illinois-caterpillar-worker-killed-foundry-accident

 

This is exactly what my wife is worried about haha

I know I'm shooting for playing with a larger crucible than most people might suggest to start out with.. but I don't think my boot would fit!

 

Damn! She doesn't even get a body to bury.

Roger

 

They could pour a mold

 

Wow, I bet a lot had to go wrong for him to even be in a position for that to happen.

 

He tripped. Rushing to the furnace...
I remember that incident...Something like a week on the job...poorly trained and poorly supervised. Poor housekeeping.
Cat is going to pay big for that.
drugs/ alcohol and poor housekeeping are the number 1 cause of accidents in foundries. Keep your shop clean!!