A worker at Atkinsons Dam has reportedly been injured under “five tonnes of material”, according to emergency services workers.
Paramedics, including critical care paramedics and a helicopter, responded to the accident and treated the man for chest and back injuries at around 12:30pm local time on Friday.
“He sustained the injuries from five tonnes of material landing on him … a rescue helicopter has been called,” a Queensland Ambulance Services spokeswoman said.
The man was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.