A man whose penis met an ill fate with a grinder in Australian city of Brisbane February 18 2009 has been rushed to hospital.

It is understood the 23-year-old was working in Northgate when he was injured just after 2pm, reports Brisbane Times.

A Department of Emergency Services spokeswoman could not identify the type of grinder that had injured the man or detail how he came in contact with the device.

Although the extent of his injuries is not known, paramedics who treated the man at the scene were able to stem the bleeding.

He was transported to the Royal Brisbane Hospital. At this point his condition is unknown.

Information from: Brisbane Times, http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/