Canterbury Regional Council has confirmed the injured worker was a contractor working on a council-owned forestry block. File picture. Photo: 123RF
The Canterbury Regional Council has confirmed a forestry worker critically injured in North Canterbury was a contractor working on a council-owned forestry block.
A person was flown to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition after emergency services were called to West Eyreton on Monday.
A council spokesperson said it had initiated an investigation, and was supporting the injured contractor and others impacted by the incident.
The council manages around 2700 hectares of pine forest plantation.
Worksafe is also investigating.
Forestry is one highest-risk industries in Aotearoa, with a death rate about 20 times higher than average.
