“It’s believed a safety mechanism has failed and part of the machine caught two men nearby.”
Low died at the scene, while the other person was airlifted to Hawke’s Bay Hospital in a serious condition.
The injured man was reportedly in a stable condition.
Griffiths said the matter had been referred to the coroner and WorkSafe had also been notified.
“Victim Support referrals have been completed and they are working alongside the families.”
A WorkSafe spokesman said it had been notified of a fatal incident and was carrying out initial inquiries.
It was not a formal investigation at this stage.