Maryland Laborer Speaks up for Safety, Receives Safety Recognition

Mardo Leon (left) receives Maryland’s Q4 Safety Excellence Achievement Award from Foreman Keith Collins (right) for consistently reinforcing safety throughout his crew.

Mardo Leon

Title: Laborer – Utilities

Years with Gaines and Company: 3 years

Gaines Division: Maryland

Certifications: OSHA 10, First Aid and CPR, Confined Space, Excavation Awareness Safety Training

Nominated for: Embracing responsibility to ensure safety

Foreman Keith Collins said: “Mardo goes beyond his job duties to keep our entire crew safe. He takes time to look out for everyone on our crew, no matter their experience level. When needed, he speaks up to make sure we are all being as safe as possible.”

Safety Director Dominic Pope said: “Mardo goes above and beyond when it comes to safety. He inspects tools, equipment, and PPE before use every day. When needed, he lets me know when something needs fixed or replaced. He is always eager to help others and shows them how to do things the right way.”

Gaines and Company is proud of its groundbreaking safety excellence program. In both its 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.