Lawrence Co, AL (January 16, 2026) – A construction worker in Lawrence County was airlifted to UAB Hospital on January 12 after suffering a severe hand injury involving a table saw. The incident occurred early in the morning and required coordination between multiple emergency response agencies.
According to officials, a 911 call was made to Lawrence County Central Dispatch reporting that a man had sustained a serious injury to his hand while operating equipment at a construction site. The injury was described as significant, involving substantial bleeding. Remarkably, the victim, who had prior medical training, managed to apply a tourniquet to himself before first responders arrived.
Moulton Fire & Rescue and Lawrence County EMS responded quickly to the scene. Emergency crews took over bleeding control and provided advanced life support before transporting the injured man to a helipad at the former Lawrence Medical Center. From there, he was airlifted to UAB Hospital in Birmingham for specialized trauma care.
The man’s condition has not been officially updated, but the swift response and his own actions likely played a key role in stabilizing the injury prior to transport.Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Marcus Hunter during this difficult time.
