# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220042400007` · 08/20/2004 · WKA, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 9.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James H  Sparks
- **Operator:** WKA, LLC
- **Mine:** [0900959](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900959)
## Narrative

Employee was climbing down the ladder from the top of a railcar when a rung of the railcar ladder popped loose and the employee fell 8' to the ground landing on his feet.  he was diagnosed with deep bruises in each foot.

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