Man fighting for life after shocking workplace accident

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after a workplace accident in Port Lincoln, South Australia.

Emergency crews scrambled to the grain terminal on King Street around 4.30pm following reports that the man had been crushed beneath falling pallets of bottles.

Paramedics performed CPR before rushing the victim to Port Lincoln Hospital in a critical condition.

A man is in critical condition after a workplace accident at silos in Port Lincoln. Source: 7 News
A man is in critical condition after a workplace accident at silos in Port Lincoln. Source: 7 News

SafeWork SA were immediately notified of the incident and attended the site to investigate.

Police also spent time inspecting a truck and forklift on site.

Police and SafeWork SA inspected equipment at the site on Thursday afternoon. Source: 7 News
Police and SafeWork SA inspected equipment at the site on Thursday afternoon. Source: 7 News

The man is understood to have suffered life-threatening injuries in the accident.