Man airlifted after workplace incident in Murgon
He was treated for burns on his legs, arms and face.
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A MAN was airlifted after suffering burns from a workplace incident in Murgon on Friday.
He was burnt by an explosion involving an unknown substance at the Gesslers Rd workplace at 5.40pm.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson said paramedics treated the man in his 40s for burns to his leg, arms and face.
He was transported in a stable condition to the Murgon Hospital.
The patient was later transported by helicopter to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
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