Another driver and myself were told to find an empty trailer in the yard to be used for the next load. Once we found one, we opened the doors and found smoke pouring out of the rear. We grabbed flashlights and fire ext. And entered the trailor to put out the fire.
After making our way to the front of the trailor and finding no fire, we left to report our find to the office. We were met with laughs and geers by both the shop and office workers who told us that it was just a "smoke bomb" thrown in to check for leaks.
I was having a had time breathing and my eyes were swollen almost shut from the smoke. I made my way to the shower and spent quite a while trying to get the smell, and smoke out of my eyes and lungs. I was later treated by a doctor, ten days later, I sought because of an ear infection I believe was brought on by the ordeal I went through.
I notified Swift who then made me go see their doctor to have my lungs checked who said all was fine.
I feel that it was wrong that they did not mark that trailor and did not take me to the doctor right away.
Duane
Redlands, California
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