Crane Accidents Expert Witnesses

Crane accidents expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on crane accidents. The crane accidents expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Construction, Equipment & Machinery, and OSHA.

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Terry McGettigan

Crane / Tower Crane Accident Expert

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
51 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 LIEBHERR & ...
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Adam Birchfield, CSP, CHST

OSHA Construction Accident Investigation

A & A Safety Consulting

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...
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Edward C Guerra, NCCCO, OSHA, ANSI, ASME

Crane Accident & Operations Expert Witness

IUOE for 35 years.

Wexford, Pennsylvania
Equipment & Machinery, Construction - 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
-I analyze crane and heavy equipment accidents, injuries, and tip-over events to determine cause.— -My findings explain what actually happened on the jobsite in language attorneys, courts, and juries understand.— -Experience drawn from more than 35 years in crane operations. ——-NATIONWIDE AVAILABILITY—— //-CURRENTLY INVOLVED iN DAILY CRANE OPERATIONS //