Picture this: you’re a blacksmith apprentice, working hard and learning the ropes. But there’s one person in the workshop who’s a walking safety hazard, constantly playing with tools and putting everyone at risk. You’ve had enough, and when an accident leaves you with a painful burn, you snap. Was it too harsh, or was it about time someone put their foot down? Let’s dive into this heated story.
The Walking Safety Hazard

Fidget Spinner Fiasco

Attempts to Stop Him: Futile

Mental Health Issues?

A Fiery Accident

Painful Burn

Snapping at the Safety Hazard

On the Verge of Tears

Applause from the Workshop

Standing by Their Words

Feeling Guilty

Edit: Clearing Up Misunderstandings

Reporting the Incident

Confronting the Metal-Spinner ️

Reporting the Incident, Begging Not To

Safety Hazard Co-worker Pushes Blacksmith Apprentice to the Brink
After a series of dangerous antics, a blacksmith apprentice finally snaps at their safety hazard co-worker when an accident leaves them with a painful burn. The co-worker, already unpopular and dealing with mental health issues, is left on the verge of tears. The apprentice stands by their words, but can’t help feeling guilty. When they finally report the incident, the co-worker begs them not to, but it’s too late. Will there be consequences for the safety hazard, or is it just another empty apology?
Fidgeting is not an excuse for endangering coworkers with hot metal.

Blacksmith apprentice considers snitching on reckless co-worker

Blacksmith apprentice rightfully upset over safety hazard coworker

Blacksmith apprentice’s safety concerns justified. NTA.

Standing up for safety, but risking co-worker’s expulsion

Blacksmith apprentice confronts safety hazard co-worker, school takes no action

Apprentice stands up to safety hazard co-worker

Safety is no joke when working with hot metal

Expert suggests apprentice with ADHD needs different job for safety.

Apprentice questions safety in for-profit blacksmithing school

Teaching a valuable lesson on workplace safety
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Safety first! This commenter praises OP for being cautious.

Responding to a safety hazard coworker: NTA, major response justified

Coworker’s unsafe behavior finally addressed, NTA for speaking up

Safety first! A blacksmith apprentice stands up to a hazard co-worker

Standing up for yourself is important

Boss’s words of wisdom didn’t stick with this co-worker

Safety first! Commenter supports blacksmith apprentice’s concerns

Safety first! Blacksmith apprentice calls out dangerous co-worker.

Concerned commenter asks about boss’s reaction to workplace injury.

Safety first! Commenter calls out dangerous co-worker.

Safety hazards at work should never be taken lightly

Blacksmith apprentice stands up to safety hazard co-worker ✊

Blacksmith apprentice reports safety hazard co-worker after seeking advice

Changed actions speak louder than words. #NTA

Speaking up for safety! NTA wins the day.

Prioritizing safety in the workplace: NTA’s firm but fair comment.

Safety first! Metal shop rules apply to all work environments. ✅

Safety first. Yelling justified, but report to superiors for action.

Commenter relieved by unexpected outcome of blacksmith story

NTA stands up for safety and accountability in the workplace

NTA commenter suggests private talk and ultimatum for safety hazard co-worker

Commenter questions if verbal abuse is acceptable in workplace

Blacksmith apprentice stands up to safety hazard co-worker

Blacksmith apprentice called ‘stupid’ for safety hazard coworker incident

Blacksmith apprentice stands up for safety and gets burned

Empathetic comment suggests ADHD as possible cause of safety hazard behavior

NTA. Safety hazards in the workplace are no joke

Safety first! A fellow artisan shares their experience with hot materials.

Safety first! Blacksmith apprentice stands up to reckless co-worker ✅

Safety first! Blacksmith apprentice stands up to hazardous co-worker.

Commenter calls out safety hazard co-worker, demands action.

Fight back with legal action against safety hazard co-worker

Blacksmith apprentice’s dangerous behavior puts others at risk. NTA.

Blacksmith apprentice confronts safety hazard co-worker, lacks supervision.

NTA comment calls out co-worker’s behavior with a quote

Safety is paramount, mental health issues don’t excuse unsafe behavior. ✅

Commenter supports OP for standing up to safety hazard co-worker.

Carpenter shares experience with unsafe apprentice, gets justice

Blacksmith apprentice’s safety hazard co-worker gets called out. NTA.

Safety hazard at work? NTA calls out co-worker’s negligence

Suggests ADHD and autism, advises constructive mitigation for safety hazard coworker
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Blacksmith apprentice scolds co-worker for safety hazard, avoids injury mishap

Commenter suggests job may not be suitable for mentally unstable co-worker

Safety first! Commenter calls out co-worker and offers advice.

Commenter sympathizes with OP, calls co-worker mentally unstable.

NTA comment: Change in behavior is the only acceptable apology

Blacksmith apprentice calls out co-worker for safety hazard behavior

Safety concerns arise in a blacksmithing school

Safety first! Commenter calls out dangerous behavior in the workplace.
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Blacksmith apprentice calls out safety hazard co-worker. NTA

Blacksmith apprentice calls out safety hazard coworker and demands accountability

Safety first! Commenter supports apprentice’s call for safer workplace

Safety first! Mental illness doesn’t excuse being a jerk
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