OSHA Injury Report: AdventHealth Waterman

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

employee was stuck with contaminated prolene suture during vascular procedure

What happened

While managing the back table during a vascular procedure I got a sharps injury to my left thumb from a [REDACTED] suture needle while handling the Castroviejo needle holder. I scrubbed out encouraged bleeding at the site saw blood cleaned the area and notified the front desk. The exposure protocol was followed as per hospital policy.

Injury or illness

Injuries Puncture Needle-Needlestick Fingers

Object or substance involved

Prolene suture needle

Summary line

While managing the back table during a vascular procedure I got a sharps injury to my left thumb from a [REDACTED] [REDACTED] suture needle while handling the Castroviejo needle holder. I scrubbed out encouraged bleeding at the site saw blood cleaned the

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

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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.