WorkSafe is making inquires after a man got his foot trapped in a grape harvester this morning.
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The man was working at the Bendigo Wine Estate on the Goornong-Axedale Road in Axedale when the incident happened just before 9am.
Leading Senior Constable Laurie Mueck said there was a blockage in the harvester and the man attempted to fix it with his foot, without turning the machine off.
“He’s pretty lucky – he had some good quality boots on,” the Axedale police officer said.
The man was trapped for a short time and an Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said he was taken to Bendigo hospital in a stable condition with a foot injury.
WorkSafe inspectors visited the site this morning.
"WorkSafe is aware of the incident and making inquiries," a spokeswoman said.
Leading Senior Constable Mueck said it was a timely reminder for people working with farm machinery to follow all safety procedures before clearing blockages.
“It’s always a good reminder for people not to put arms and legs into machinery while it’s still going,” he said.
Ashley Fritsch
Journalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. Love country living, my two children (retriever and a foxy), reading and sunny days. Email: ashley.fritsch@fairfaxmedia.com.au
Journalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. Love country living, my two children (retriever and a foxy), reading and sunny days. Email: ashley.fritsch@fairfaxmedia.com.au
