Van Elle is the piling specialist on the Bishopton development for David Wilson homes which is part of Barratt Developments.

Health and Safety Executive officials were on site on Thursday morning as an investigation began into why the machine fell over during steel tubular pile unloading operations

A spokesperson for Barratt Developments said: “I can confirm that there was an incident at our Bishopton development involving our piling contractor. Everyone is safe and well. No one was injured.

“The HSE has been informed and we are working in partnership with them to conduct a thorough investigation. Work on the site has been suspended.”

Van Elle added: “On 2 December, one of our rigs working on a site near Glasgow overturned during steel tubular pile unloading operations. Fortunately, no one was injured as a result and the rig has been taken off site for an inspection.

“Van Elle has launched an immediate inquiry into the cause of the incident and we will not be commenting further until we have concluded our investigation.”