Objective: To characterize the epidemiological profile of occupational accidents (OAs) in an agri-food company in Libreville from 2013 to 2022. Materials and Methods: This retrospective, descriptive study covered a ten-year period (2013-2022) and was based on both physical and electronic records of occupational accidents, as well as reports submitted to the National Social Security Fund (CNSS). All occupational accidents occurring among workers from two production plants during the study period were included anonymously. The variables analyzed comprised sociodemographic and occupational characteristics, circumstances surrounding the accidents, causative factors, types of injuries, and medicolegal outcomes. Data analysis was performed using Epi Info version 7.2.6.0. Results: A total of 136 occupational accidents were documented, with 86.8% involving male workers and an average age of 48.5 years; 85.3% of cases occurred among laborers. Most of accidents took place during daytime hours (71.3%) and at the production site (69.1%). The primary circumstances were direct impacts (32%) and falls (19.1%). Traumatic injuries predominated (47.8%), chiefly affecting the lower limbs and hands. Nearly 92% of these incidents resulted in work absences, amounting to a cumulative total of 1274 days. Conclusion: Experienced workers were found to be at greatest risk of occupational accidents. Enhanced preventive strategies are essential to mitigate both the incidence and severity of such events.
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