Retrieving core samples from core barrel, sample was lodged. Employee tapped on barrel with hammer to dislodge the core. When core dropped, it was jagged on end and it slashed into driller's hand.
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Showing all 3Employee was trying to repair lights on top of skid steer. Employee was standing on the entrance exit platform attempting to bend the cab shield up to repair lights. Wrench slipped causing employee to fall onto the bucket dislocating right shoulder.
Contrary to company policy and training employee attempted to adjusted conveyor belt with pry bar and cut right hand against return idler.