dans4420 got it. Steel mill. Liquodous (temp. at which steel changes from liquid to solid) depends on the grade of steel. But if I remember right, most are +2,500 degrees. In fact, I think in the 2,700s is closer. It usually gets to the caster around 2,900.
We have safety regulations.
We are safer than ever before (sorta).
But when you move a 650,000 pound ladle of 2,900 deg steel, things happen.
A previous boss of mine, fell of a crane. Last day of work. Really, he wasn't supposed to even be there.
A person in my area, but different crew, crushed against an I-beam. He lived. If you can call it that.
Hmmm. Foot amputated an inch from the toes because of moving machinery.
Man crushed by "Cat" (last week or two of work).
Man crushed between building and train (several people).
Man standing on machine that energized. Fell and was crushed and torn my same machine.
Amputated fingers, I think I probably know a dozen of those.
And the list goes on.
