OSHA Injury Report: LewisGale Hospital Montgomery

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

administering insulin

What happened

At [REDACTED] this nurse was administering an insulin injection to the patient. After administration this nurse safety locked the insulin needle as designed by manufacturer. The insulin needle was curved sideways and was not encased by the safety lock but was sticking out of the other side. This nurse was handling the syringe to dispose of in sharps container when the bent needle made contact with my hand puncturing the glove and my right thumb. This nurse immediately removed the gloves and handwashed with soap and warm water. Supervisor [REDACTED] made aware of situation and gave instructions for next steps. [REDACTED] was also made aware.

Injury or illness

Contaminated Sharp FingerThumb - Right 1st Joint

Object or substance involved

contaminated needle

Summary line

needle [REDACTED] with insulin syringe

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.