(AP) — A northeast Nebraska man has been hospitalized in Iowa after falling into a fire pit.

The Dakota County Sheriff’s office says the accident occurred around 4:30 p.m. Monday in South Sioux City. The man was driving a skid loader when he fell. He was burned as he escaped the pit.

The man was taken to Unity Point Health-St. Luke’s in Sioux City for treatment. His name hasn’t been released.