Man's hand crushed in Qld farm accident A MAN whose hand was crushed in a machine on a macadamia farm has been airlifted to a Brisbane hospital. An AGL Action Rescue Helicopter spokesperson says the 35-year-old has severe injuries to his left hand. The man told rescue crew members something became stuck in a macadamia nut de-husking machine, and his hand was dragged in as he was trying to clear the blockage. The accident happened on a farm northwest of Gympie. After being stabilised by a flight doctor and paramedic the man was airlifted to Royal Brisbane Hospital in a serious but stable condition.