As Ed stated there is no welding procedure. However I would strongly recommend replacing the fork as the hole in it has caused a weak spot in the fork and is now much more likely to break especially with the large weight you are likely lifting (not 100% but pretty sure that a hole in the fork is a OSHA violation). As for whose fault it is that is not for me to say. Hope this helps.
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