OSHA Injury Report: St Charles Hospital SCH

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

Disposal Of Sharp Needle

What happened

Employee sustained a needle stick to left palm. He stated that they were trying to place an IV for a combative detox patient. Several attempts were made. While cleaning up the area employee picked up more than one IV to dispose while placing them into the sharps container he felt a prick to his left palm. One of the IV 's safety must have not been fully engaged. Minimal bleeding was noted. He squeezed the area to express blood then cleaned it with soap and water. Proceeded to the ED for post exposure evaluation.

Injury or illness

BBF Sharp HAND LEFT

Object or substance involved

iv needle

Summary line

Needlestick

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

Data from OSHA ITA Form 300/301 electronic submissions, filing year 2025. ITA Case Detail records are establishment-reported submissions, not OSHA inspections — no per-record IMIS deep link exists.