Wind turbine collapses in rural Dodge County

What happened

On a mild, moonless night in January, a large wind turbine crashed to the ground in the Town of Herman, rural Dodge County. No one was injured. Nearly two months later, a local news report said residents, including the farmer who leases the land to the turbine operator, still had questions and were not hearing many answers. The cause, the operator and the exact date have not been reported in the available text.

Contributing factors

Not reported.

Lessons learned

1. After a turbine collapse, neighbours and the landowner should be told promptly what is known and what is still being investigated.
2. A collapse with no injuries can still leave debris and access risks that need a clear exclusion zone.
3. Cause should not be assumed until an investigation is published.

Source

jsonline.com