OSHA Injury Report: Ephrata Community Hospital

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

NH reports they administered [REDACTED]. Employee states they administered a subcutaneous injection and states they sustained an a needlestick while discarding prefilled syringe into the sharps bin. Employee inquired if [REDACTED] had retractable needle feature Team [REDACTED] reports the prefillable syringe does contain this feature. Employee inquired if they engaged said feature prior to discarding syringe needle into the sharps container; the team member confirms they had not engaged the safety prior to disposal. Education provided to engage safety prior to disposing needles into sharps bin.

What happened

Employee states they administered a subcutaneous injection and accidentally stabbed their left thumb with the needle.

Injury or illness

BBP - Needlestick Sharp Finger s Thumb - left hand

Object or substance involved

Contaminiated needle.

Summary line

Employee states they administered a subcutaneous injection and accidentally stabbed their left thumb with the needle.

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.