Man sustains possible spinal injuries in workplace incident

7.55AM: A MAN has been transported to Mackay Hospital this morning after sustaining potential spinal injuries in a work place incident.

A spokesperson for Queensland Ambulance said a large object, believed to be a cow hide, had fallen on the man about 6.40am this morning.

The man was initially transported to Biloela Hospital in a stable condition after being assessed by paramedics at the scene, but is now being transported to Mackay.