Maryland Employee Improves Safety With Meticulous Attention to Detail

William Aquino (left) was awarded Maryland’s Q3 Safety Excellence Achievement Award from Foreman Kenny Smith (right) for thorough attention to detail to improve safety.

WILLIAM AQUINO

Title: Operator, Grading Crew

Years with Gaines and Company: 3 years

Gaines Division: Maryland

Certifications: OSHA 10, Heavy Equipment Certification

Nominated for: Thorough attention to detail to improve safety

Foreman Kenny Smith said: “William does a great job inspecting tools and equipment prior to the start of work. He pays attention to every detail to make sure that work can continue safely.”

Safety Director Dominic Pope said: “I know I can always count on William to work safely and ensure everyone around him is being safe, also. He takes the time to inspect the job site and equipment prior to the start of work, and he is not afraid to stop work if something is unsafe.”

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.