(In an update to our earlier post) — A spokesman for MidAmerican Energy said Tuesday evening in a statement to KJAN, that “A third-party contractor was injured while performing work at the Rolling Hills wind farm this [Tuesday] afternoon.”

Adam Jacobi, Public Relations Representative said also, “An ambulance was dispatched and he [the worker] was taken to a nearby hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.”

Cass County Emergency Management Director Mike Kennon told KJAN News the accident happened at around 1:45-p.m. at Rolling Hills turbine #144 located near 720th and Yankton Road, southwest of Massena. Dispatch reports indicated the man suffered from broken ribs, and other, possible injuries.

The turbine was designed, and is operated by, MidAmerican Energy. Cumberland and Massena Rescue, Medivac Ambulance and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.