Maryland Operator Recognized for Reinforcing Safety

Francisco Leon (left) receives Maryland’s Q3 Safety Excellence Achievement Award from Foreman Daniel Martinez (right) for consistently reinforcing safety throughout his crew.

Francisco Leon

Title: Operator, Utilities Crew

Years with Gaines and Company: 21 years

Gaines Division: Maryland

Certifications: OSHA 10, Heavy Equipment Certification, First Aid and CPR

Nominated for: Consistently reinforcing safety

Foreman Daniel Martinez said: “Francisco worked his way up to an operator from a laborer. Because of this, he understands what our new employees need and is always there to help. He has a very positive view of safety and consistently reinforces that, making sure everyone around him is always working safely.”

Safety Director Dominic Pope said: “Francisco is someone who really gets safety. He has been a leader in advancing our safety culture since before I was even part of the organization. He is adamant about making sure everyone goes home safely each day.”

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.