The Dangers of Taking Shortcuts With Troy Austin
Troy Austin is the Value Safety Manager at Luck Companies, as well as a Marine Corps Veteran. Today he tells the story of a friend who was accidentally killed by committing an unsafe act during their service together. Neglecting safety procedures in place, Troy's friend removed the barrel off of a .50 caliber machine gun without standing to the side of the barrel. Unfortunately, there was a round in the chamber, which went off, and he died as a result. This story highlights why it's so important to follow safety protocols, think about what you're going to do before you do it, and never take…
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