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A construction worker, Pierre Mack, was fatally struck by a boom truck while working on Interstate 35W in Burnsville. His death marks the fifth construction fatality in Minnesota for 2025, prompting calls for enhanced safety measures in the industry. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry is investigating the incident, raising concerns about existing safety protocols. Mack’s family advocates for improved technology in construction vehicles to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Burnsville, MN – A tragic incident occurred Wednesday morning, resulting in the death of 29-year-old Pierre Mack, a cement mixer from St. Paul. Mack died on the job after being struck by a boom truck while working on construction improvements on Interstate 35W, near Highway 13 and Burnsville Parkway. The event unfolded just before 9 a.m. in a designated construction zone, and authorities confirmed that no other vehicles were involved.
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mack’s death, which marks the fifth construction-related fatality in Minnesota for the year 2025. Additionally, it is the first construction-related death at a Minnesota Department of Transportation site since 2023. Such incidents raise pressing concerns about safety protocols within construction areas.
In light of this incident, Bernard Harris, Mack’s father, called for improved safety measures to avert future tragedies. He emphasized the necessity of implementing advanced technology, such as cameras and monitors on construction vehicles, to enhance worker safety. Current federal regulations mandate backup cameras for trucks under 10,000 pounds, but this requirement only applies to vehicles manufactured since 2018 and excludes heavier trucks.
The Minnesota State Patrol, which is also conducting an ongoing investigation, confirmed that the incident caused temporary disruptions to traffic in the area but did not involve any other vehicles. State investigators will scrutinize safety standards, including specific lighting requirements for construction vehicles, to ascertain compliance and explore improvements.
Pierre Mack was known among his family and friends as an avid fisherman and a budding entrepreneur who had recently started working as a cement mason. His family is seeking answers and accountability following this unfortunate incident, which has left a profound impact on the local community and industry. The discussions surrounding worker safety have gained urgency in the wake of Mack’s tragic death, prompting calls for systemic changes to ensure the protection of construction workers.
Safety within the construction industry remains a significant concern, particularly as this incident highlights the inherent dangers associated with construction sites, where heavy machinery and limited visibility can combine to create hazardous environments. The push for enhanced safety measures, including the installation of advanced technology on construction vehicles, is being fueled by family advocates and community leaders alike following the loss of Mack.
Authorities will continue to investigate the factors contributing to Mack’s death, aiming to identify any lapses in safety that may have occurred. The outcome of the investigation may lead to new policies or enhancements to existing regulations designed to safeguard workers in the construction industry.
As the investigation unfolds, Pierre Mack is remembered as a young man with a promising future cut short by a preventable tragedy. His family is determined to honor his memory by fighting for improvements that could potentially save lives in the construction sector.
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