The BBC said emergency services were called to the site at Causeymire off the A9 road at about 0915 this morning.
Police said inquiries were ongoing and no further details were available. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been notified of the incident.
Northern Constabulary said a report would be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
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