The single most crucial safety feature of the CorePro Extractor is its ability to retain the core slug and prevent it from falling. This innovative capability is at the heart of the product and is rooted in the unique feature of anchoring an all-thread into the core to be drilled. This is far more than a simple upgrade; it’s a revolutionary, adaptive gripping system that provides an even more secure and uniform hold on the core than current, more traditional models. This robust hold is critical because it significantly minimizes the risk of the core slug chipping, cracking, or shattering, especially for those highly fragile or irregular samples that conventional methods struggle with.
Ask yourself:
What is the true cost of an incident? Every prudent company, given the opportunity, will strive to reduce or eliminate risk at the jobsite because of the tremendous liability it presents from both a legal and insurance standpoint. This proactive approach to safety can serve as a powerful brand differentiator, fostering user loyalty and improving the company’s reputation.
The economic and human impact of preventing a single falling core slug incident is significant, with costs based on related construction injury categories proving just how costly a conventional accident can be.
- Workers’ Compensation Claims: A severe falling core slug incident is analogous to a construction-related “struck-by (falling object)” or “other trauma” injury. OSHA data highlights that struck-by accidents are a major source of loss. The average direct cost per struck-by injury is estimated at $46,000, which can spiral up to $150,000 when indirect costs like lost productivity, administrative burdens, and project disruption are factored in. Even less severe claims involving bone fractures or dislocations (“other trauma”) average around $63,000. By proactively preventing these accidents, the CorePro Extractor leads to fewer lost-time incidents and, crucially, reduced workers’ compensation claims. This is a tangible reduction in a contractor’s variable operating costs.
- Exterior and Interior Property Damage: The liability doesn’t stop with worker injury. How often has a dropping core slug damaged finished work or critical infrastructure on your job site? Falling slugs can cause substantial damage to finished surfaces, expensive equipment, critical utilities, or even structural components. For many, the answer is “too often,” and the resulting financial exposure is enormous. The costs for property damage can range from a low of $5,000 for minor cosmetic surfaces to over $1 million for severe impacts involving project delays, damage to major reinforcement, or catastrophic structural damage. Damage to underground utilities or structural reinforcements like post-tension cables can cost $20,000 to $56,000 or more per strike , and overall indirect impacts can escalate total costs to over $1.3 million. The CorePro Extractor’s unique, patented system eliminates potential client damages to people and/or property, thereby significantly reducing the contractor’s liability and exposure to these incredibly high-tier claims. This feature provides the strongest component of the value proposition: Enhanced Operator and Client Safety.
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