Management
Molten Metal Safety
Do you know your Supervisor
Refractory 102
Sports
100

Name All 4 Caster Shift Managers

John Berzsenyi, Chris Coulston, Adam Nellessen, Nick Zack

100

This essential piece of PPE protects workers from radiant heat and metal splash and is required when approaching active troughs or casting pits. Some say it looks like an overcoat. 

Start Down Jacket
100

This supervisor has attended 9 Gordon Ramsey restaurants.

Adam

100

These are the signs—such as cracks, spalling, or exposed insulation—that operators should look for on furnace linings during routine checks

Refractory wear or damage
100

This legendary athlete served as the first president of the NFL, helping bring attention to the league in its earliest years.

Who is Jim Thorpe

200

Who is the Cast House Mum

Delwyn Forrest

200

Before transporting or pouring molten metal, operators must ensure this dangerous contaminant is completely eliminated, as even a few drops can cause an explosive reaction if encapsulated.

Moisture or Water

200

This supervisor has worked on missiles and missile launching systems

John

200

Incorrect control of these two furnace conditions can accelerate refractory erosion by causing uneven heating and metal attack

metal level and charge placement

200

With 13 total league championships, including four Super Bowls, this franchise holds the record for the most NFL titles in history.

Who are the Green Bay Packers

300

Name all 4 Ops. Leads

Thomas McCalpin, Nakia Lantz, Scott Moberly, Jesse Harvey

300

Because molten metal can react violently with certain clothing materials, operators are trained to avoid wearing this fiber that can melt into the skin

Synthetic or Polyester

300

This supervisor has a barbers license

Chris

300

 If operators notice hotspots or unexpected temperature spikes in refractory walls, they must take these immediate actions.

 What are reporting the abnormal temperatures and adjusting furnace operation?

300

Originally founded as the Decatur Staleys, this historic team later changed its name and location. 

The Chicago Bears

400
This person is the Process Engineer for Casting

Joe Wylie

400

Name this article of clothing that protects your neck, face, and ears from metal splash

Snood

400

This supervisor went to Las Vegas to compete in Nationals in a 9 ball billiards tournament. 

Nick

400

 These common melting practices—ranging from flux use to dross removal—can shorten refractory life if performed too aggressively.

 What are fluxing and drossing/cleaning practices?

400

n 2013, this SEC rival stunned Alabama with a 109‑yard missed‑field‑goal return for a touchdown as time expired—an event now simply known as the “Kick Six.”  Daily Double

Auburn

500

Name all 12 Cast House Shift Supervisors


Daily Double

Nick, Adam, Chris, John

DJ, Travis, Heavy, Tim

Kendrick, Brad, Dean, Hopper

500

This form of red oxidation is particularly dangerous, especially if found in dross pans.

Rust

500

This Supervisor has spent 25 years at the greatest place on earth, otherwise known as Burn Harbor. 

Darien Judy

500

 To extend refractory life during furnace charging, tapping, and skimming, operators must follow these protective steps.

 What are proper (refractory‑safe) operating procedures?

500

With Alabama leading in 1982, this Auburn running back vaulted over the top for the game‑winning touchdown, handing Bear Bryant a loss in his final Iron Bowl.

Who is Bo Jackson