A stop work order has been issued at a Wheatley boat manufacturer, after a worker fell through a boat hatch.

The Ministry Of Labour was called out to Hike Metal Products on Friday after a worker fell nearly 25 feet.

The company has been ordered to put in guardrails around the hatch openings on the main deck of the boat and on the upper deck before production can resume.

The worker was treated and released from hospital.

The investigation is ongoing.