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OSHA Injury Report: HCA HOUSTON MED CTR

Injury · Other recordable case

On , an injury at HCA HOUSTON MED CTR in Houston, TX 77004 resulted in other recordable case. Employee was rN Progressive Care Staff in general medical and surgical hospitals.

Establishment
HCA HOUSTON MED CTR
Parent company
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
Street
1313 Hermann Drive
City
Houston
State
TX
ZIP
77004
On-site location
Intensive Care Unit Burn, CCU, ICU
Outcome
Other recordable case (code 4)
Type
Injury (code 1)

Attempting to engage lock mechanism

I drew blood from patient. Wanted to dispose the needle after the blood draw but was stock withthe needle. I was able to squeeze out as much blood I can from my 4th right finger. Cleaned site with alcohol swab washed off with water and taped. Charge nurse and supervisor were notified. Employee variance paperwork were filled and supervisor [REDACTED] faxed it over to employee health.

Contaminated Sharp FingerLittle - Right 1st Joint

Failed safety lock on buttlerfly needle

I drew blood from patient. Wanted to dispose the needle after the blood draw but was stock withthe needle my 4th right finger.

Job description
RN Progressive Care Staff
SOC code
29-1141 — Registered Nurses
NAICS code
622110 — General medical and surgical hospitals
NAICS vintage
2022
Avg employees
832
Total hours worked
1410057
Establishment ID
1362850
Employer case #
V26925-73
Date of incident
Shift started
18:38
Time of incident
1:30
Filing year
2025
Submitted
06FEB26:17:13:00

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.