News Summary
A tragic incident occurred in Burnsville when a 29-year-old construction worker was killed after being struck by a boom truck on a highway improvement project. The victim, identified as Pierre Mack, was working on Interstate 35W when the accident happened, prompting investigations into safety practices at the construction site. Family members have expressed their concerns and are calling for improved safety measures to prevent such tragedies. The Department of Labor and Industry is leading an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mack’s death, raising questions about safety regulations in the construction industry.
Burnsville Reports Fatal Construction Accident Involving 29-Year-Old Worker
Burnsville, MN — A construction worker in Burnsville lost his life Wednesday morning after being struck by a boom truck while working on a highway improvement project. The incident occurred just before 9 a.m. along Interstate 35W, near the intersections of Highway 13 and Burnsville Parkway, prompting an investigation into safety practices at the site.
Details of the Incident
The victim, Pierre Mack, was a 29-year-old cement mason originally from St. Paul. He was participating in ongoing construction improvements on I-35W when he was struck by a truck equipped with a boom attachment. The accident occurred entirely within the designated construction zone, with no other vehicles involved. The Minnesota State Patrol confirmed that traffic was temporarily slowed in the area, but no secondary accidents resulted.
Initial Findings And Response
Authorities have launched an official investigation through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry to determine the cause of the incident. The department has not yet released specific details but is reviewing safety standards and equipment used in the construction zone. The Minnesota State Patrol is leading the broader inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Mack’s death, which marks the first fatality at a Minnesota Department of Transportation worksite since 2023 and the fifth construction-related death in the state in 2025.
Family Reaction And Calls for Enhanced Safety
Family members of Mack have expressed their grief and concern, with his father stating that he does not consider the incident an “accident,” emphasizing that human actions can lead to such tragedies. His father highlighted Mack’s personal interests, including his hobbies such as fishing and his aspirations as a budding entrepreneur in the construction industry. The family has called for increased safety measures on construction sites to prevent similar tragedies, including the installation of cameras and monitors on construction vehicles for better oversight and worker protection.
Legal and Safety Standards in Question
The incident has brought attention to safety regulations concerning construction vehicles. Federal law mandates that trucks with a weight under 10,000 pounds are equipped with backup cameras, but this requirement applies only to vehicles manufactured from 2018 onward and does not extend to heavier trucks used in construction zones. Additionally, investigators are reviewing whether specific lighting requirements for vehicles and other safety standards were adhered to in this case.
Ongoing Investigations
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has opened a formal investigation into Mack’s death, focusing on inspecting equipment, safety protocols, and operational procedures at the site. Meanwhile, the Minnesota State Patrol continues to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and analyze the circumstances surrounding the accident. Both agencies aim to determine whether any safety violations occurred and to recommend practices to prevent future incidents.
Broader Context
Mack’s death underscores ongoing safety concerns within Minnesota’s construction industry, which has seen fluctuating safety records over recent years. It highlights the importance of strict adherence to safety standards, regular equipment inspections, and the implementation of new safety technologies, particularly at high-risk work sites like highways and transportation infrastructure projects.
As investigations continue, officials and industry representatives are expected to review procedures and safety measures to protect workers and reduce the incidence of workplace fatalities in Minnesota.
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Additional Resources
- KSTP: Worker killed in construction accident along I-35W in Burnsville
- Wikipedia: Construction worker safety
- CBS News: Fatal construction crash I-35W Burnsville
- Google Search: construction safety standards
- Bring Me The News: Worker killed in incident at I-35W construction zone in Burnsville
- Google Scholar: construction worker fatalities
- KARE 11: Worker dies in I-35W construction zone
- Encyclopedia Britannica: construction safety
- CBS News: Burnsville I-35W construction death Pierre Mack
- Google News: construction accidents Minnesota
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