OSHA Injury Report: CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

Employee was performing an IV intervention on a patient during transport to the Emergency Department while the ambulance was in motion

What happened

While attempting IV access during ambulance transport the employee noted an unsuccessful attempt with no flash observed in the catheter During subsequent disposal of the used needle the employee sustained a needlestick injury

Injury or illness

UPPER EXTREMITIES THUMB CUT PUNCTURE Injury

Object or substance involved

Used IV needle catheter during disposal contaminated sharp instrument during patient care in moving vehicle

Summary line

While attempting IV access during ambulance transport the employee noted an unsuccessful attempt with no flash observed in the catheter During subsequent disposal of the used needle the employee sustained a needlestick injury

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.