FIND A CONTRACTOR BUYER'S GUIDE
BECOME AN INDUSTRY PARTNER
MCAA Logo
MEMBER LOGIN JOIN
NEWS
2026 Midyear Meeting Registration is OPEN ↗

2019 MCAA Safety Advantage Award Winners

Words: Mason ContractorsThe Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) presented the MCAA Safety Advantage Awards, sponsored by Federated Insurance, on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, during the MCAA Midyear Meeting in New Hampshire.

The MCAA Safety Advantage Awards are based on a mason contractor’s incident rate. Awards were presented to the top companies with greater than 100,000 hours worked by all employees, and the top companies with less than 100,000 hours worked by all employees.

The winners were:

Greater Than 100,000 Hours

First Place (3-Way Tie)

Gates Construction Company, Inc.
Mooresville, N.C.

John J. Smith Masonry Company
St. Louis

Schiffer Mason Contractors, Inc.
Holt, Mich.

Paul Cantarella Jr. (left) and Paul Cantarella Sr. (center, right) are presented the MCAA Safety Advantage Award by Armand Cruz of Federated Insurance (center, left) and Paul Odom (right).
Paul Cantarella Jr. (left) and Paul Cantarella Sr. (center, right) are presented the MCAA Safety Advantage Award by Armand Cruz of Federated Insurance (center, left) and Paul Odom (right).

Less Than 100,000 Hours

FIRST PLACE (6-Way Tie)

Cantarella & Son, Inc.
Pittsfield, Mass.

Grant Contracting Co., Inc.
Fenton, Mo.

Minahan Construction, Inc.
Uwchland, Pa.

Danks Burton (left) is presented the MCAA Safety Advantage Award by Armand Cruz of Federated Insurance (center) with Paul Odom (right).
Danks Burton (left) is presented the MCAA Safety Advantage Award by Armand Cruz of Federated Insurance (center) with Paul Odom (right).
Pinnacle Masonry, Inc.
Cary, N.C.

Stonelake Masonry, Inc.
Elk Grove, Calif.

Troianiello Masonry, Inc.
Scranton, Penn.

The goal of the MCAA Safety Advantage Awards is to help draw attention to the need and benefits of performing safely. Visit www.masoncontractors.org/safety/awards for more information.
 0
From Idea to Jobsite: Inside EZG’s R&D Process
May 2026

In the masonry industry, equipment is rarely developed in isolation. The most effective tools are shaped by real jobsite challenges and refined through contractor feedback. At EZG Manufacturing, research and development is a hands-on, iterative process th

Abigail Spung
MAP Partner
Read More
Announcing The MASONRY STRONG Network™
May 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce the MASONRY STRONG Network, a video-first multimedia platform. This marks the next chapter for the Association’s MASONRY, the brand that has informed and connected the trade for over

Dan Kamys
Read More
Manufactured Stone Veneer or Thin-Cut Natural Stone: Which One is Right for Your Next Project?
May 2026

Stone continues to be a go-to material in both residential and commercial construction, used for its texture, depth and ability to elevate a façade or interior space. For masons, general contractors, builders and design professionals looking for lightweig

Sarah Lograsso
MAP Partner
Read More
Celebrating Craftsmanship and Country
May 2026

The 250th anniversary of the United States is more than a date. It is a reflection of centuries of progress, innovation, and determination. STABILA has chosen to mark this milestone with a product that mirrors those same qualities. The Patriot Series Maso

Elsa Bueno
MAP Partner
Read More