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273,095
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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April 14, 2026 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cimbar Resources Inc · Fall from ladders

EE was climbing up a ladder to hit on a silo to see if it was empty, the ladder fell over as EE was going up it.

September 26, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CIMBAR Resources Inc. · Fall from machine

Operator fell due to loosing grip and footing while climbing down the stairs of Front Loader. Recent rainfall caused wet/muddy conditions in the job site area which contributed to the incident. Operator sustained minor injuries to leg, hip, and elbow due to the incident.

May 13, 2024 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cimbar Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated EE had stepped up on top of 3 pallets to hand a bulk bag on the packer to fill. EE's knee just gave out. EE was unable to walk and the ambulance was called.

February 8, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CIMBAR Resources Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking towards front office door, after exiting front office tripped over a shipping box employee landed on left knee and twisted leg. Also bruised right thumb when hand hit the floor.

December 17, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouse, supply handler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cimbar Resources, Inc. · Fall down stairs

EE was teaching a temp to run the robot, as EE began down the stairs EE started coughing and missed the last step which led to a fall on EE's right side, in which EE rolled/twisted EE's left ankle. EE refused medical treatment initially. One Dec 28th 2023, EE called and stated EE's ankle was hurting and requested medical treatment.

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