Mining Incidents

Houston Plant Metal/Non-Metal

Cimbar Resources Inc. · Facility
Controlled by John H Waters
Houston, Harris County, TX  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4104038

Houston Plant has $30K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 2 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
20
Years on record
1999–2022
Latest incident
Jun 2022
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
93
citations
10
significant & substantial
$30,257
proposed penalties
$30,257
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $0 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
48
inspections on record
729
inspection hours
n/a
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
Rate withheld: 729 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Houston Plant has $30K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 2 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$30K
proposed penalties
$30K
current assessed
$30K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
92 assessments are final orders; 2 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-12-17.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 16,140 4 0 247.8
2025 Q3 16,154 1 0 61.9
2025 Q2 16,118 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 16,100 1 0 62.1
2024 Q4 15,880 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 14,189 1 0 70.5
2024 Q2 15,998 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 18,858 1 0 53.0
Show 72 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 23,089 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 23,836 4 0 167.8
2023 Q2 23,712 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 17,528 6 0 342.3
2022 Q4 20,848 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 17,299 2 0 115.6
2022 Q2 10,331 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 10,113 4 0 395.5
2021 Q4 9,050 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 14,447 3 0 207.7
2021 Q2 16,809 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 16,786 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 14,274 2 0 140.1
2020 Q3 13,439 3 1 223.2
2020 Q2 16,643 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 20,976 4 1 190.7
2019 Q4 18,665 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 18,545 4 2 215.7
2019 Q2 16,618 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 15,470 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 25,081 2 0 79.7
2018 Q3 17,811 4 0 224.6
2018 Q2 18,266 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 12,804 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 17,720 4 0 225.7
2017 Q3 16,011 4 0 249.8
2017 Q2 17,179 0 0 0.0
2017 Q1 14,956 3 1 200.6
2016 Q4 11,059 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 12,146 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 11,081 4 2 361.0
2016 Q1 10,788 1 0 92.7
2015 Q4 10,441 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 14,322 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 16,749 2 1 119.4
2015 Q1 18,959 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 20,130 3 0 149.0
2014 Q3 20,914 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 20,570 1 0 48.6
2014 Q1 22,823 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 22,546 1 1 44.4
2013 Q3 18,786 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 19,762 5 0 253.0
2013 Q1 19,221 2 0 104.1
2012 Q4 15,070 3 0 199.1
2012 Q3 16,580 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 5,169 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 3,640 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 3,678 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 3,945 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 3,038 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 2,806 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 2,783 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 10,924 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 12,240 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 9,929 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 9,979 6 1 601.3
2003 Q3 8,660 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 10,887 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 10,888 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 11,662 1 0 85.7
2002 Q3 11,161 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 9,997 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 12,005 2 0 166.6
2001 Q4 10,796 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 13,860 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 11,766 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 12,617 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 9,016 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 10,463 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 9,013 3 0 332.9
2000 Q1 7,945 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

20 on file

2022 · 1 incident

June 14, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Cimbar Performance Minerals · Contact with heat

Employee reported to supervisor that they did not feel good and felt very weak. EMS was called in and they did a basic check for stroke symptoms. EMS did not diagnose at that point, but they did take them to hospital where they were admitted for observation.

2021 · 3 incidents

September 19, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cimbar Performance Minerals · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on wet concrete near the compressor/mcc area outdoors. EE slipped with EE's right foot landing on EE's elbow.

August 11, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Cimbar Performance Minerals · Contact with heat

Employee became dehydrated, and heat exhausted. EE did not drink enough fluids during EE's shift and EE's legs began to cramp. EE was taken to air conditioned area to cool off and given cool towels, ice packs, water and gatorade.

January 20, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cimbar Performance Minerals · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee strained left forearm while attempting to life 6x6 tubing onto forklift. Employee is working but is on light duty - unable to lift over 20lbs.

2017 · 2 incidents

June 6, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cimbar Performance Minerals · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cleaning robot station and strained lower back

April 26, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cimbar Performance Minerals · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Getting off forklift and strained lower back

2015 · 1 incident

August 11, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Cimbar Performance Minerals · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Raining outside so employee decided to close doors. Heavy gust of wind pushed door opened striking employee's foot

2013 · 2 incidents

May 11, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cimbar Performance Minerals · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee walking to top of dirt pile to assist operator. Fell on hole and twisted back.

January 25, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cimbar Performance Minerals · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee setting brake on rail car. Foot was between connection points. Foot was caught/smashed between two rail cars.

2004 · 1 incident

August 15, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cimbar Performance Minerals · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting off a forklift, twisted left ankle.

2003 · 3 incidents

July 9, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cimbar Performance Minerals · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE PUSHING ON WRENCH WITH FOOT, WRENCH SLIPPED EMPLOYEE LOST BALANCE JAM RIGHT KNEE INTO EDGE OF SHAKER. KNEE SWELLING WAS REASON FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION.

April 1, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Cimbar Performance Minerals · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TO SWITCH 5" HOSE FROM 600 TO 900. HE LOOSENED EARS OR LOCKING DEVICE ON HOSE. HOSE HAD SOME BACK PRESSURE ON IT CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS GRIP ON HOSE. HE GOT OFF BALANCE AND FELL TO THE FLOOR AND HOSE END FELL ON HIS RIGHT FOOT/ANKLE AND LEG.

March 3, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cimbar Performance Minerals · Fall to the walkway or working surface

RAIN BAD WEATHER RESULTED IN A SLIP AND FALL INCIDENT. EE WAS TAKEN IN FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR MUSCLE STRAIN. EE WORK NEXT SCH DAY.

2002 · 4 incidents

June 17, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cimbar Performance Minerals · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

MAINTENANCE WORK BEING PERFORMED ON 150 HP ELECTRIC MOTOR. HE MASHED AND CUT LEFT LITTLE FINGER REQUIRING MEDICAL ATTENTION.

April 30, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cimbar Performance Minerals · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS CLEANING TAIL PULLEY ON #1 CONVEYOR. A CHEMICAL TRUCK SPRAYING HERBICIDE ON FENCELINE SPRAYED HIM WITH KROVAR IDF HERBICIDE. EE WAS DOWN WIND FROM TRUCK. WIND CARRIED MIST ONTO EE.

March 29, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner OTHER
Cimbar Performance Minerals · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

BITTEN ON NECK WHILE DRIVING COMPANY TRUCK TO WAREHOUSE.

January 2, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cimbar Performance Minerals · Flash burns (welding)

EE HELPING MAINTANCE PERSON TO REWELD CHUTE EE BURNED BOTH EYES DID NOT FEEL ANY PAIN UNTIL AFTER SHIFT. EE WENT TO ER THAT NIGHT BECAUSE OFPAIN

2001 · 2 incidents

March 3, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cimbar Performance Minerals · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WORKING IN SIDE MILL REMOVING PLOW SUPPORTS AND HOLDERS, EE WAS IN A HAND AND KNEE POSITION TRYING TO LIFT SUPPORT OUT OF MILL WHEN HE HEARD A POP IN HIS ABDOME N. HE DID NOT HAVE ANY PAIN AND KEPT WORKING. HE REPORTED TO THE SUPERVISOR ON 3-3-01. HE WAS TAKEN TO DR. ON 3-5-01. HE HAS BEEN REFERRED TO ANOTHERDR. ON 3-7-01 W/UMBILICAL HERNIA.

January 6, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cimbar Performance Minerals · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EESTEPPED BETWEEN TWO 5" HOSES. HOSES DISCHARGED MATERIAL FROM BLOW POT AT 35 PSI, PINCHED TOGETHER ON EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT FOOT AND ANKLE. EMPLOYEE MUST KEEP IT ELEVATED FOR 24 HRS TO REDUCE SWEL LING.

1999 · 1 incident

October 12, 1999 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cimbar Performance Minerals · Struck against stationary object

HOSE CAME OFF OF BAGGING MACHINE FILLED AIR WITH DUST. EMPLOYEE HIT HEAD ON FORKLIFT. INJURY WAS TO EYE AREA, BLACKED EYE. EE WENT TO DR., WAS TOLD NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT, COME BACK IN TWO WEEK S.

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