Welding accident leaves man with serious burns

A man, in his mid forties, has been airlifted after suffering significant burns in an industrial accident, overnight.

It’s believed the patient had been welding, when a spark ignited brake fluid cleaner, causing burns to his right side of the body.

He suffered serious burns to his arm and leg.

The Brisbane-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter met the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) at a nearby hospital, in the South Burnett region, before airlifting him to the specialist burns unit at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.

He was transported in a stable condition.

Share the post:

Similar news & articles

How LifeFlight’s mobile ICU helicopter saved a 6-year-old Sunshine Coast boy after a near-fatal reaction to hairy caterpillars....
Discover how LifeFlight’s rapid aeromedical response and intensive trauma care saved a young motorcyclist after a severe crash....
The Bundaberg-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew today airlifted a man to hospital after a horse incident at Mundowran in the North Burnett region....

Stay connected with LifeFlight

Our community newsletters are your way of staying connected. Learn about our groundbreaking initiatives and hear real-life stories of lives transformed by our service.

Stay connected with LifeFlight

Our community newsletters are your way of staying connected. Learn about our groundbreaking initiatives and hear real-life stories of lives transformed by our service.
Newsletter