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Lakeville man killed after cable strike at northern Minnesota cell tower
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Sabrina Salguero Del Cid , KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
A Lakeville man died last week after a cable struck him while he worked on a cell tower in northern Minnesota. According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, on July 15 authorities responded to Bunker Hill Road in Castle Danger after a worker was struck by a cable. Official said the worker later ...
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Key takeaway According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, on July 15 authorities responded to Bunker Hill Road in Castle Danger after a worker was struck by a cable.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The death of Eduard Shelipov, a 31-year-old Lakeville man, in a cell tower accident in northern Minnesota raises concerns about workplace safety in the region's telecommunications industry. As OSHA investigates the incident, local residents may wonder about the protocols in place to protect workers who maintain and repair cell towers, often in remote areas. The fact that Shelipov was from Lakeville, a suburb of the Twin Cities, highlights the connection between the metropolitan area and the broader region, where many residents commute to work on infrastructure projects. This incident may prompt local leaders to review safety standards and training programs for workers in the telecommunications sector, to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The investigation's findings will likely be closely watched by workers, employers, and regulators across the state, particularly in Hennepin County and the surrounding areas.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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What is this story about? A Lakeville man died last week after a cable struck him while he worked on a cell tower in northern Minnesota. According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, on July 15 authorities responded to Bunker Hill Road in Castle Danger after a worker was struck by a cable. Official said the worker later ...
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