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May 6, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cimbar Performance Minerals Inc · Fall from ladders

EE was helping replace a vent fan motor. The motor was already on the catwalk and EE climbed the ladder so they could hand EE the motor. Before they could hand the motor to EE, EE slipped and fell backwards and over the railing, approx 26ft fall & landing at an angle. EE's left ankle hit first and then EE's head.

November 21, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CIMBAR Performance Minerals · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee bagging on production line reported lower back pain. Told supervisor EE was ok. Reported to Supervisor a 2nd time that EE slipped. Co-worker reported that the employee had another Operator crack EE's back prior to the reported incident as well. Employee was treated at Hospital same day and issued a DR. excuse to return to work in 2 days without any restrictions.

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.

January 25, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cimbar Performance Minerals Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE was attempting to turn off the blower, when EE turned to do so, the area was wet from the rain, EE slipped. EE tried to catch themself and their arm hit the pipe coupling bolts causing a laceration. EE was sent to local clinic and the cut was stitched, EE was given antibiotics and a tetanus shot.

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

October 25, 2014 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cimbar Performance Minerals, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EE cleaning out silo, door came open, EE fell against support beam hurting shoulders/back.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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