That $600 bid I lost because I refused to work unsafe

Last month I got called out to a chemical plant in Gary. Foreman wanted me to weld on a tank that still had pressure showing on the gauge. Told him no way, that's how guys get killed. He got mad and gave the job to another crew. Three days later I heard that same tank popped a seam and sent two guys to the burn unit. The company that took the job lost their contract with the plant. Losing that bid stung at the time but I'd rather eat ramen than end up in the hospital. Has anyone else walked off a job site over safety and had it work out for the best?

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robinj298d ago

Bet that plant manager still sleeps fine at night though, doesn't he.

brian_rivera597d agoMost Upvoted

@robinj29 yeah I used to think rich people just don't care but seeing that whole situation play out changed my mind. Gotta admit it really opened my eyes.

dixon.spencer2d ago

Man that's rough. It's crazy how something like that can totally shift your whole outlook on people and situations you thought you had figured out.