Maryland Grading Operator Has His Crew’s Backs

Nate Carns (right) receives Maryland’s Q2 Safety Excellence Achievement Award from Safety Director Dominic Pope (left) for looking out for his coworkers.

NATE CARNS

Title: Grading Operator

Years with Gaines and Company: 1 year

Gaines Division: Maryland

Certifications: OSHA 10, Heavy Equipment Operator Certification

Nominated for: Looking out for the safety of his coworkers

Foreman Jeremy “Hoss” Henry said: “Nate reminds his coworkers to appropriately use safety equipment and looks ahead for other issues.”

Safety Director Dominic Pope said: “Nate has a great attitude and is not afraid to speak up to keep his crew safe. He’s a quick learner and a great leader. He’s always looking out for his team.”

Gaines and Company is proud of its groundbreaking safety excellence program. In both the Maryland and North Carolina divisions, Safety Excellence Achievement Awards are given on a quarterly basis to employees who go above and beyond in their dedication to safety. All quarterly awardees are eligible for the Year-End Safety Excellence Award recognition.

Gaines and Company is a full-service grading and excavation company with offices in Maryland and North Carolina. The organization has over 70 years of experience in underground utilities, grading and excavating, sediment and erosion controls, and road work. Gaines and Company delivers safe, reliable, turnkey site development services in Maryland, North Carolina, Washington D.C., and Delaware on time and within budget.