Punchlist Crew Operator Exceeds Expectations to Keep His Crew Safe, Awarded Q4 Safety Award

Melvin Martinez (middle) was recognized by Foreman David Collins (left) and Safety Director Dominic Pope (right) for continuously exceeding expectations to ensure the safety of his entire crew.

Melvin Martinez

Title: Punchlist Crew Operator

Years with Gaines and Company: 8 years

Certifications: OSHA 10, Confined Space, Heavy Equipment, First Aid/CPR trainings

Nominated for: Ensuring the safety of the entire crew throughout the duration of projects

Foreman David Collins said: “Melvin looks out for the safety of his crew from the start to finish of a project. When entering confined spaces, he makes sure everyone has their monitors on, manholes checked, and crews stay safe. He has a very positive attitude and will do anything to help.”

Safety Director Dominic Pope said: “Melvin is my go-to guy when it comes to safety. If he’s on the job, I know it’s being done safely. He is always on top of things—checking tools, work environments, and making sure that crew members aren’t cutting corners to compromise safety.”

Gaines and Company is proud of its groundbreaking safety excellence program. In both the Maryland and North Carolina divisions, a Safety Excellence Achievement Award is 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.