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May 16, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
CIMBAR Resources Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was attempting to refill the injection pod that was under 20psi of pressure. The employee attempted to relieve the pressure by slowly removing the fill port plug on top of the pod. The plug flew off, hit a metal beam above the pod and ricocheted back & struck employee on the head.

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