Crane Accidents Expert Witnesses

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Construction, Equipment & Machinery - Crane Accidents, Tower Crane Accidents, Crane Wind Accidents, Crane Assembly Accidents, Crane Disassembly Accidents, Crane Erection Accidents, Crane Operator Error, Crane Signal person Error, Crane Rigger Error, Crane Climbing Accidents, Tower Crane, Crane Accident reconstruction, Crane, Crawler Crane, Mobile Crane, A/D Director

over 50 years in the Crane Industry. 47 Years In-The-Field / Hands-On Experience along with Extensive Training, Certifications and Licenses in: Operations, Inspections, Erection, Dismantling, Climbing, and Service & Repair gives me the expertise to accurately (to a high degree) reconstruct the events leading up to – – and day of. Providing Conclusive Analysis In High-Profile Cases Like The 2019 Dallas Tower Crane Collapse Resulting In A Record-Breaking Award Of $680 Million! TOWER CRANE MANUFACTURER TRAINING: KROLL Tower Cranes – Copenhagen Denmark. FAVELLE FAVCO Tower Cranes – Harlingen, Texas MANITOWOC|POTAIN Tower Cranes (Climbing) – Shady Grove, Pennsylvania MANITOWOC|POTAIN Tower Cranes – Shady Grove, Pennsylvania COMANSA Tower Cranes – N. Carolina TEREX|PEINER Tower Cranes – N. Carolina LIEBHERR & PECCO Tower Cranes (Technician Level 2) Morrow, Salem, Oregon LIEBH...

Hanover, Indiana

OSHA, Construction - Fall Protection, EM385-1.1, OSHA and ANSI Standards, Scaffolds, Accident Investigation, General Contractor requirements, Crane Accidents, Steel Erection, Multi-employer Worksites, Excavations & Trenching, Slips, trips, and Falls, Effective Safety training, failure to train, and Inadequate training

Seasoned Safety and Health Professional with experience in managing complex safety operations across diverse industries, including construction, general industry, chemical plants, military, and federal projects. My career spans roles as a Safety Specialist with the US Army Corps of Engineers, where I managed safety program elements, conducted hazard assessments, and provided critical training to personnel at all levels. Contributions also extend to the EM385.1.1 update for the Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters, highlighting my technical decision-making abilities and leadership skills. Qualifications: • In-Depth Expertise: I have comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations, standards, and policies, honed through years of practical experience and continuous professional development. • Versatility: My background encompasses diverse safety areas, including fall protection, scaffolding, crane safety, excavation, accident investigation, and more. • Proven Record: I have been retained a...

Wexford, Pennsylvania

Construction, Equipment & Machinery - Crane accidents, Lift planning, Crane collapse, Critical lifts, Mobile cranes, Standard of care, Rigging, Heavy equipment, Crane operations, Signaling, Operator qualification, Accident causation, Crane set up, Ground bearing, Expert testimony, Construction safety, Crane movement, Failure analysis, Load charts, Crane attachments

Edward C. Guerra is a crane operations, construction safety, and heavy equipment specialist with more than 35 years of experience in crane operation, lift planning, rigging, heavy equipment transportation, accident investigation, and construction site safety. Mr. Guerra has participated in, supervised, evaluated, and analyzed thousands of lifting operations involving mobile cranes, crawler cranes, rough terrain cranes, all-terrain cranes, tower cranes, forklifts, concrete pumps, and other heavy construction equipment. His experience includes crane assembly and disassembly, critical lifts, operator qualification, ground bearing assessments, equipment mobilization, heavy haul transportation, signal person responsibilities, lift director duties, and jobsite safety management. Drawing upon more than three decades of field experience, Mr. Guerra provides independent expert opinions regarding crane operations, lifting practices, construction safety, accident causation, and standard-of-c...