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Years on record
2000–2026
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January 17, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Cimbar Performance Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

During repair to a water pipe located under concrete. A jack hammer was used & connected to the welder/generator for power. The generator was turned off. When they went to use jack hammer again the generator would not start. A forklift and jumper cables were used to crank the welding machine. EE went to remove the jumper cables & EE's hand got caught in the fan.

May 23, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Cimbar Performance Minerals Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee did not realize the mill had not been flowing and the media had heated up the material in the attritor due to friction, EE then removed a hose without closing the valve which allowed the hot material to escape which caused burns to both hands.

October 29, 2016 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cimbar Performance Minerals, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee smashed finger in plunger that holds a bag in place.

July 20, 2013 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Cimbar Performance Minerals, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Using grinder and piece of material went under safety glasses into eye.

June 4, 2013 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Cimbar Performance Minerals, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using grinder. Grinding wheel broke. Grinder caught shirt and caused minor cut to stomach.

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

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.

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