In a dismissal letter, Barminco noted that the stunt, in which several of the men took off their safety gear and went shirtless, was a breach of its "core values of safety, integrity and excellence." Management also banned the employees from working at all Barminco sites around the world for life.

According to the report, while there were only eight men in the clip, another seven were purportedly bystanders watching the dance and not participating, and they, too, were sacked. Some of the men are now said to be mulling a lawsuit seeking reinstatement.

A rep for Barminco was unavailable for comment.

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