An employee was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital following a workplace accident in the Upper Hunter last night.
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (WRHS) was tasked by NSW Ambulance to Scone just after midnight on 20 October.
It is believed the male stepped into boiling fatty water.
Local paramedics rendezvoused with the helicopter and WRHS Critical Care Medical Team at Scone Airport.
The 68-year-old suffered serious burns to his lower limbs.
After further stabilising the man, he was flown to Newcastle in a stable condition for further medical treatment.
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