Man injured after being stomped by horse in south-east Queensland

A man has been airlifted to hospital following injuries sustained in a horse fall in the South Burnett region, south-east Queensland.

According to reports, the man in his thirties was trampled by a horse after his fall on Saturday morning. This incident echoes another recent case where a man suffered injuries after being thrown from a horse, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by those working with animals on rural properties across Australia.

What Happened in the South Burnett Horse Incident

The LifeFlight rescue helicopter was dispatched at 8:20am and successfully landed in a field adjacent to the site of the incident.

Paramedics treated the man at the scene before flying him to Toowoomba Base Hospital for further care under stable conditions.

Rural Safety Risks Across Queensland

Incidents involving livestock and machinery remain a recurring source of workplace injury news across regional Queensland. Rural workers and property owners should stay alert to hazards beyond horses too, as demonstrated by a separate case where a man was airlifted following a chainsaw incident in south-east Queensland, and another where a man was hospitalised after rolling a quad bike in south-east Queensland.

These stories, drawn from recent news coverage, reinforce why farm and rural communities need robust safety planning. A well-prepared community that understands emergency response procedures can significantly reduce harm when accidents occur.

Building a Safer Rural Workplace

Employers and property managers can reduce risk by implementing clear safe work method statements for tasks involving animals, heights, and machinery. For property maintenance and storm recovery work, resources like the free Cleaning after Flood & Storm SWMS can help teams manage post-event hazards safely.

Where elevated work is required around sheds, fences, or machinery, a Workbox Safe Work Method Statement template provides a documented framework for safe practices.

Please share this news article with colleagues and rural workers to help raise awareness of horse-handling risks.

First published here.