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Enercom Worker, 29, Rescued from Genk Wind Turbine

August 30, 2025
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Genk (Eurotoday) – On Friday, Aug 29, 2025, at 3:30 PM, a 29-year-old Enercom worker from Mol was trapped at 100m on a Genk wind turbine. Rescued by East Limburg fire, now hospitalised; investigation ongoing.

As HBVL News reported, on Friday afternoon, Aug 29, 2025, around 3:30 PM, a 29-year-old man from Mol became trapped while working on a wind turbine along Henry Fordlaan in Genk. He is an employee of Enercom, a company that carries out maintenance on wind turbines. 

The man was doing repairs to a turbine engine with a coworker at Genk-Zuid industrial estate, working about 100 meters above the ground, when his arm got caught in moving gears. The cause of the accident is currently unknown. His colleague called for an ambulance right away.

What happened to the Enercom worker trapped on the Genk wind turbine?

Emergency services were alerted immediately after the accident at the wind turbine along Henry Fordlaan in Genk. Teams arrived quickly to assist the trapped worker. Responders included an ambulance and a mosquito net. The East Limburg fire department deployed 4 specialised vehicles to support the rescue. A trained crew positioned themselves at the top of the turbine to help the man.

Authorities stated that, if necessary, amputation could be a last resort to free the worker, according to Mark Mons, spokesperson for the labour auditor’s office. The police force of Carma is now in place to ensure safety and to have control of the situation. 

The labour inspectorate will soon be submitting a report regarding the incident. When the worker receives the necessary care on scene, he will be evacuated and flown by helicopter to the hospital for further care. 

An accident also happened in 2018 on the Rentel offshore wind farm in the Belgian North Sea. A wind turbine engineer reached into a rotating brake disc to check safety pins while the turbine was still powered. His arm became trapped and was traumatically amputated. The worker later sued his employer, and a UK court found the company mostly responsible, awarding him compensation. 

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13 responses to “Enercom Worker, 29, Rescued from Genk Wind Turbine”

  1. Classy Dancer Avatar
    Classy Dancer

    Just another day at the office, eh? Who knew fixing wind turbines came with a side of extreme sports? 🤦‍♂️

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  2. morbid angel Avatar
    morbid angel

    Just another day in the office for our brave Enercom mate, eh? Who knew fixing wind turbines came with such a “hands-on” approach? 🤦‍♂️

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  3. Cream Avatar
    Cream

    Can’t say I’d fancy being 100 meters up in the air, trapped in a wind turbine – talk about taking your job a bit too literally! 😅 Next time, maybe they should invest in a ladder instead of those “high-flying” ambitions!

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  4. twister hero Avatar
    twister hero

    Seems like the wind turbines in Genk are not just for generating power, but also for generating thrills. Hope he enjoyed his high-altitude escapade—next time maybe he should stick to the ground level! 😅💨

    Reply
  5. Devil Chick Avatar
    Devil Chick

    Just another day in the life of a wind turbine technician—who knew fixing gears was an extreme sport? 🚀 Can’t wait for the follow-up: “How to Avoid Getting Stuck 100 Meters Up: A Masterclass.” 😂

    Reply
  6. Lord Pistachio Avatar
    Lord Pistachio

    Just another day at the office, eh? Nothing like a little gear malarkey to remind us that renewable energy comes with its own set of “hands-on” challenges. 😅

    Reply
  7. ember rope Avatar
    ember rope

    Bloody brilliant, isn’t it? Nothing like a bit of altitude to spice up your day job—next time, perhaps a helmet with a parachute? 😂

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  8. Washer Avatar
    Washer

    Seems like that wind turbine really took “working from great heights” to a whole new level! 🤦‍♂️ Hope he doesn’t expect a “lift” in his career after this!

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  9. Digger Avatar
    Digger

    Only in Genk do we turn routine turbine maintenance into a thrilling episode of “Survivor: Wind Farm Edition.” Hope he at least gets a medal for bravery or a free spin on the next turbine! 😂🌀

    Reply
  10. Steel Cut Toe Avatar
    Steel Cut Toe

    Nothing like a little gear mishap to spice up a Friday afternoon, eh? Just goes to show, even in the high-flying world of wind turbines, sometimes you really can get stuck in the gears of your own ambition! 😂

    Reply
  11. Osprey Avatar
    Osprey

    Seems like this chap took “working above your pay grade” a bit too literally! 🏗️ Hope he enjoyed the views while they sorted out the gears—just another day at the office, eh? 😅

    Reply
  12. BoomerBox Avatar
    BoomerBox

    Talk about taking “wind in your sails” to a whole new level! Hope the lad’s arm doesn’t end up being the next big thing on the ‘wind turbine fashion runway’! 😏⚙️

    Reply
  13. MicroStar Avatar
    MicroStar

    Only in Genk, where you get a bit of a thrill with your renewable energy – who needs roller coasters when you have wind turbines, right? 😂

    Reply
  14. Green Ghost Avatar
    Green Ghost

    Looks like our mate at Enercom really took “reaching new heights” a bit too literally! 🤦‍♂️ Who knew fixing wind turbines came with a side of extreme sports?

    Reply

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