FORT POLK, LOUISIANA—
Savard Labor & Professional Staffing, L.L.C.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment · Cuts, lacerations
Final narrative
A temporary labor employee was using a grinder outfitted with a cutting wheel to cut metal truss material for the roofers. The employee's glove was caught by the spinning cutting wheel drawing the employee's hand into the cutting blade. The employee suffered lacerations to the wrist and hand area. The employee was sent to the hospital where he was admitted.
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