# Fractures at A & A Safety, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2024087054` · 8/2/2024 · CINCINNATI, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Foot (feet), toe(s)  unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by running powered equipment  n.e.c.
- **Source:** Mini excavators
- **Secondary source:** Vehicle and machine front attachments
## Employer
- **Name:** A & A Safety, Inc.
- **Location:** US 27 at Kemper Road, CINCINNATI, OHIO, 45251
- **NAICS:** 237310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was strapping down a mini excavator. While walking down the ramp they slipped and their right foot became caught under the blade of the mini excavator. The blade lowered and crushed their foot, fracturing it.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*