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October 31, 2013 AR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Injury was not reported at the time of the incident or while on SWN property. Injured employee reported to his dispatcher after leaving the sand mine that he was getting down from his trailer after opening his lids and slipped on the trailer ladder causing him to fall to the ground. Driver was hooked to SRL at time of incident.

January 4, 2012 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southwestern Energy Production Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was on top of trac trailer opening hatches and checking for debris. Truck began move forward, when this happened employee's retractable lanyard (which was attached to life line system) locked into place causing employee to be jerked backwards landing on top of trailer.

September 7, 2010 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southwestern Energy Production Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee strained his left knee while attempting to get a piece of equipment unstuck and stepped down into a shallow rut.

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