Jared Moffat, of Prince Albert, has been identified as one of two people killed while working on the construction of a transmission line in Come by Chance, NL. He was 34.
The other man who died was Tim McLean of Nipigon, ON. He was 31. Both men were working on a tower when it collapsed, both men worked for Forbes Bros. Ltd.
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“We continue to support the families of Jared and Tim during this very difficult time,” said Matthew Forbes, Senior Vice President in a news release. “The families remain our priority. We have committed to inform them of what we learn in a timely manner.”
Also according to the release, Forbes said the company is conducting an investigation with the company’s partners.
Non-related work activities at its sites outside of Newfoundland and Labrador. Work inside the province remains suspended until further notice.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family of Moffat with “any and all expenses.” As of Wednesday morning, it has raised over $18 thousand.
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