An online fundraiser for the victim of the workplace fatality at Algoma Steel in Sault Ste. Marie last week has surpassed its $50,000 goal in just three days. Christopher Dovigi, a regional vice-president of GFL Environmental Inc., told CTV News in an email the GoFundMe campaign for Damien Bryant is legitimate. Bryant was working at the steel plant as a contractor for GFL Environmental when he lost consciousness Thursday afternoon while cleaning an out-of-service gas line. He later died in hospital. "He leaves behind a family, including his one-year-old daughter," the online fundraiser said. "All proceeds from this campaign will go to his mother to help support his daughter. A date for Damien's funeral has not yet been set." Several GFL executives have contributed to the fundraiser, including the company's CEO, who donated $25,000. The Ontario Ministry of Labour is investigating the incident and counselling services are being made available to employees and contractors affected by the tragedy.
