Maryland Pipelayer Recognized for Staying on Top of Safety

Dominic Pope (left) and Keith Collins (right) awarded Raphael (middle) Maryland’s Q3 Safety Excellence Achievement Award for always staying on top of safe work practices.

RAPHAEL CHACON

Title: Pipelayer

Years with Gaines and Company: 6 years

Gaines Division: Maryland

Certifications: OSHA 10, First Aid and CPR, Confined Space

Nominated for: Staying on top of safety

Foreman Keith Collins said: “Raphael is a great guy! He’s always checking tools, equipment, and trenches. He stays on top of things, making sure our jobsite is safe for everyone.”

Safety Director Dominic Pope said: “Raphael is simply outstanding when it comes to safety and has a great personality. When he speaks up, people respect him and listen. On top of that, he’s grateful for the safety culture we have here. He thanks others for doing their part to keep our jobsites safe. He’s just a great guy!”

This is Raphael’s second time being recognized with Gaines and Company’s Safety Excellence Achievement Award. He also won in 2021 for his strong commitment to safe work.

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.