Metalworks foundry worker
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Metalworks foundry worker
Metalworks foundry worker wearing protective clothing as he opens a cover to allow molten metal to flow from a smelter into a sluice. This is the smelter shop in the Nadezhdinsky metalworks of the Norilsk Nickel Company. This company process nickel and other non-ferrous (non-iron) metals mined in the Norilsk area. The processing takes place in the Norilsk industrial centre, in the far north of Siberian Russia, above the Arctic Circle. Photographed in 2007
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2007 Arctic Asian Russia Factory Foundry Glowing Health And Safety Heat Krasnoyarsk Light Melted Metal Metal Worker Molten Metal Nickel Non Ferrous Norilsk Opening Protective Clothing Russia Russian Shop Siberia Siberian Sluice Smelter Smelting Trough Worker Working Metal Works Uncovering
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a metalworks foundry worker in the midst of his intense and hazardous task. Clad in protective clothing, this brave individual is seen opening a cover to allow molten metal to flow from a smelter into a sluice. The photograph was taken in 2007 at the smelter shop located within the Nadezhdinsky metalworks of the renowned Norilsk Nickel Company. Situated in the far north of Siberian Russia, above the Arctic Circle, this industrial center processes nickel and other non-ferrous metals extracted from the abundant resources found in Norilsk. The image showcases both human resilience and technological advancement as it depicts a man working amidst glowing light emitted by melted metal. The worker's helmet visor shields him from extreme heat while he uncovers the molten metal with great precision. This scene offers an intriguing glimpse into one aspect of Russia's thriving industrial sector during the 21st century. As we admire this powerful image, let us acknowledge not only the dedication and expertise displayed by this skilled laborer but also appreciate how health and safety measures are meticulously followed even under such challenging conditions. Through their unwavering commitment, workers like these contribute significantly to advancing our understanding of metallurgy while ensuring that vital industries continue to flourish across Asia's largest country.
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