U.S. authorities are investigating the deaths of two turbine maintenance workers at Orsted's Plum Creek Wind Farm in Nebraska. The incident occurred on Saturday when the workers, aged 46 and 37, fell from a turbine located south of Winside.
The two men were employed by WindCom, a supplier to turbine manufacturer GE Vernova. According to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, the maintenance crew experienced an “equipment failure,” which led to the fatal accident. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene.
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office, assisted by the Winside Volunteer Fire Department, confirmed the accident remains under investigation.
Orsted, the Danish developer that operates Plum Creek Wind Farm, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased workers. Tory Mazzola, Orsted's head of U.S. communications and public affairs, said, “There was a tragic incident Saturday at Plum Creek Wind Farm that resulted in two fatalities. Our deepest condolences go out to the WindCom technicians' families, and we are working with their employers to support them in any way we can. An active investigation is underway with the proper authorities.”
Plum Creek Wind Farm, which has been in commercial operation since 2020, consists of 82 GE Vernova 2.8MW turbines. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further details are expected as authorities continue their work.
