OSHA Injury Report: FROEDTERT HOLY FAMILY MEM HOSP

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

RN was administering insulin to patient and inadvertently poked herself after administering to patient. RN noted that the needle had retracted back appropriately and was stuck out at an angle which resulted in her being poked when attempting to remove the needle from the insulin pen.

What happened

Injection SQ IM BBF Sharps Penetration Needlestick Or Sharp Object Needle:Dirty

Injury or illness

BBF-Needle Sharp Stick Hand Finger R3

Object or substance involved

Needle:Dirty Needle-Other

Summary line

contaminated needle stick to R 3rd digit after administering insulin

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.