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EE was hauling tailing pond waste in a Volvo A60. When the EE attempted to dump the material about 30 tons remained frozen in the box and when putting the box back down it slammed hard, shaking the cab and operator. EE did not seek medical attention at the time of the incident. Work restrictions issued on 2/5 following ongoing discomfort and medical treatment.

EE lost control of haul truck & veered off haul road. Operator sustained minor bruising from seatbelt. Cause of incident under investigation - weather conditions unfavorable at the time.

On 2-1-24 EE reported to EE's foreman that on the previous work day1-31-24, EE's buttocks were burned to the point of blisters. EE said these were caused by the seat warmer. When asked why EE did not turn off the seat warmer, EE replied, "I did not think it was that hot"

Injured was returning to the quarry with unloaded Cat tractor/trailer haul truck. Injured was momentarily distracted by an unidentified object on the left side of the haul road which caused EE to drift toward the rock berm on the right side. The right rear trailer tires struck a rock which caused EE to lose control and exit the road.

Employee suffered muscle strain and severe bruising after steering shaft broke on 768C haul truck. Broken shaft ripped supplemental steering harness out as well, leaving driver only able to hold on as truck ran off haul road into drainage ditch. Truck stayed on wheels at all times.

The injured employee was driving production haul truck #43 when he went off the side of the haul road.