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Excavation Expert Witnesses

Excavation 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 excavation. The excavation expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Archaeology, Construction, Construction Defects, Electricity, Energy, Environmental, OSHA, Premises Liability, Risk Management, and Safety.

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Christopher D Dore, PhD, MBA, MCIfA, RPA, CFLC

Archaeology - Criminal & civil damage; Conduct

Cultural Heritage Experts

Tucson, Arizona

Archaeology, Environmental - archeology, archaeology, archaeological resources protection act, ARPA, cultural resources, heritage, national historic preservation act, antiquity, artifact, smuggling, trafficking, anthropology, cemetery, excavation, damage assessment, Native American, looting, environmental

Dr. Christopher D. Dore, Registered Professional Archaeologist 10331 and a Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant, provides expert witness services in the fields of archaeology, anthropology, and cultural resource/heritage management. He has trial, deposition, and consulting experience. His expert services focus on the investigation, assessment, and valuation of damage resulting from impacts to archaeological resources under the Archaeological Resources Protection Act and other laws. With an MBA in addition to his doctoral degree in anthropology, Dr. Dore is particularly sought after for cases involving the valuation of damage. In addition to services focused on damage to archaeological resources, Dr. Dore also provides expert services on topics of cultural resource compliance under laws such as the National Historic Preservation Act, California Environmental Quality Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act. Dr. Dore has participated in criminal and civil cases for both th...

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Mark Clinton, MBA, ARM

Insurance Safety - 40 years in practice - 80P/20D

Decisive MGMT

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas

Premises Liability, Risk Management - Slips trips & falls, Fairs & theme parks, Roofing, Electrical, OSHA, Risk Management, Amusement / zip lines, Premises Liability, Life Safety, NFPA, ASSP, Worker's Compensation, Construction, Scaffolding, Lockout tagout, Arc flash, Retail, Excavation, Fall protection, Environmental

Mark Clinton, MBA, ARM. Workplace accidents, Premises, General Liability, Risk Management. Qualitative Risk Management (1985-date), P & C Insurance loss control (1989-date), Arkansas Insurance Department, Risk Management Division, 1985-1989. Matriculated, June 2025, Liberty University, Doctorate in Law & Policy, expected graduation date, June 2030. In active expert practice since January 2017 with 32 retentions & 5 depositions (FEB 2025), work ratio is roughly 80/20, plaintiff to defendant. All reports are written to Federal guidelines using conclusion, basis and reason and are painstakingly researched, when needed. No work is done by others. Zipline Safety - Association of Challenge Course Technology (member) & Professional Ropes Course Association (member), familiar with ANSI & ASTM application and changes on waiver language using Kuchta v. Opco. OSHA authorized outreach trainer for construction & general industry since 2000. General contractor safety director, 2014-2...

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L Fredrick Nolta

Nolta Consulting

San Diego, California

Construction, Construction Defects - Construction Claims, Cost of Repair, Construction Delays, Critical Path, Accident / Injuries, Safety, Construction Management CM, General Contractor GC, Subcontractor, Engineering Contractor, Concrete, Precast, Steel Erection, Wood, Excavation, Trenching, Shoring, Hospital, DSA, Public Works

Expert witness since 2009 with case experience in: construction defect, contract dispute, delay, scheduling, cost of repair, water intrusion, Cal OSHA, safety, accident, injury, trip fall, employment, wrongful termination, probate, real estate, failure to disclose, etc. Construction Engineer with 40 + years of continuous construction experience as a general, sub and concrete contractor. Career positions progressing from: laborer, field engineer, superintendent, estimator, project manager, project executive to principal. Licensed contractor with classifications in: “A” Engineering, “B” Building & “C-8” Concrete. Product Type Experience: Residential, commercial, health care, education, light industrial, military, public works, and site development including: offices, retail, restaurants, food service, multifamily high-rise, apartments, condos, hospitals, medical office buildings (MOB), hotels, schools, stadium, theater, parking, power / co-generation, waste water treatment, zoos, ...

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Stanford R Brown, B.Sc., CSP, CSHP, CRSP, CHSC

OSHA/Workplace & Const. Safety Liability Expert

Raising the Standard Consulting (USA) Inc.

California

Safety, OSHA - Construction, Mining, Workplace Inspections, Crane, Rigging, EM 385-1-1, First Aid/CPR/AED, General Industry, Accident Investigation, Safety Training, Compliance, Workplace Conditions, Fall Protection, Powered Industrial Trucks, Machine Guarding, Excavation, Trenching, Scaffolds, Multi-Employer

Stanford R. Brown, B.Sc., CSP, CIT, CSHP, CRSP, CHSC, has over 35 years of experience managing safety and health for various projects. He has been involved with multiple construction safety/OSHA cases as an expert witness. A sampling of the expert witness cases he has been involved with include: • Workplace injury at refinery construction project. • Worker fatally electrocuted during a paving incident. • Construction training and safety standards for power tool injury. Safety and Slip Trip & Fall, EM 385-1-1, OSHA, (SSHO), Competent Person, First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Trainer, Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) designation with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, Certified Safety and Health Professional (CSHP) in the State of Hawaii. Construction and General Industry, Accident Investigation, Fall Protection, Forklift, Aerial Lift, Boom Lift, Scissor Lift, Machine Guarding, Amputation, Struck By, Caught Between, Scaffold, Ladder, Roofing Safety, Amputation, Excavat...

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Chris Larson, CFEI

Specializing in the Electric Utility Industry

LARSON ELITE

Poway, California

Electricity, Safety - Electric Expert, OSHA, Construction, Electrical Contact, Shock, Electrocution, Fatality, Incident Investigation, Lineman Expert Witness, Cranes Tip and Contact, Arc Flash, Occupational Injury, Personal Injury, Burns, Excavation, Utility-Related Fire and Explosions, Rigging, Falls, Helicopter, Underground Utility Strike

Summary of Electrical Utility Construction, Safety, and Training Expertise With over 36 years of comprehensive experience in the electric utility industry, I specialize in providing forensic analysis for accident investigations and expert witness services in electrical utility matters. My hypotheses and opinions are developed using a rigorous, scientific forensic analysis and investigation process. I hold the Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) credential, which is particularly beneficial in cases involving electrical utility-related fires and explosions. My career has progressed from certified Journeyman Lineman to various upper-level corporate management positions, including Project Manager, Division Manager, District Manager, National Director of Training, and Director of Safety and Training. This breadth of experience enables me to offer informed guidance on legal matters related to personal injury, property damage, electric utility fire ignition, utility system m...

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Chip Darius, OHST, CIT, CSHO, CUSP

OSHA and Safety Expert Witness

Safety Priority Consultants, LLC

Cromwell, Connecticut

OSHA, Safety - forklift, slip trip & fall, machine guarding, amputation, material handling, occupational safety & health, aerial lift, boom lift, scissor lift, work zone, traffic, flagger, scaffold, ladder, lockout/tagout, Emergency Medical Services, mobile elevating work platform, excavation, railroad, MEWP

Safety expert retained in over 440 cases, state and federal. Deposition and trial testimony for matters in over 20 states. 35 years experience in safety & health and OSHA compliance consulting & training for industry, construction, utilities, and emergency services. Frequent speaker at conferences and seminars - international, national, regional, state and local. Over 24 years as Instructor for OSHA Training Institute Education Center Region 1 (Boston region) and Adjunct Faculty at Keene State College, teaching OSHA standards & policies, technical topics, accident/incident analysis, related ANSI standards, and Outreach Trainer courses for both construction and general industry. Lead instructor for fall protection, scaffold, and work zone safety courses. Construction Safety Professional of the Year, Associated General Contractors of Connecticut, 2022. Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer for both construction and general industry. ATSSA Master Instructor. Experienced in: Personal in...

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Nicholas Fiduccia

Construction Expert Witness/Claim Resolution

Due Diligence Professional Services, Inc.

Marianna, Florida

Construction, Energy - Wind Power, Solar PV, Solar Concentrate CSP, Battery Storage, Construction Claims, Trenching, Renewable Energy, Heavy Civil, Roads, Highways, Concrete Bridges, Excavation, Earthwork, Underground Utilities, Directional Drilling, Dewatering, Building, Litigation Support, Transmission T-Line, Substation

Nicholas Fiduccia is President and Co-Founder of Due Diligence Professional Services, Inc. a Florida based expert witness service, construction claims specialist and project management consulting firm that focuses its practice on assisting law firms, owners, engineering, construction firms, and contractors performing renewable energy, power, heavy civil, underground utilities, building and other related construction specialties. Nick Fiduccia has successfully consulted and provided litigation support services in matters related to settlement of claims, including both depositions and court appearances associated with projects involving renewable energy, power, heavy civil, underground utilities, building and other related construction specialties. Mr. Fiduccia’s Expert Witness Services center around Claim Development and Litigation Support. EDUCATION Attended St Joseph College, Rensselaer, Indiana LICENSING Class A General Contractor – State of Florida (Inactive) Certified Und...

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Kimberly Pierce, SMP, CHST

Safety and OSHA Compliance Expert Witness

KAJE Legacy LLC

Port St Lucie, Florida

Safety, OSHA - fall protection, boom lift, aerial lift, ladder, occupational safety & health, MEWP, slip trip and fall, scissor lift, work zone, confined space, OSHA, excavation, scaffold, lockout/tagout, electrical shock

Experienced Safety Professional (20 years) in multiple industries. Construction experience (14 years) - laborer, carpenter, and ironworker. Experience in safety/OSHA compliance and training in 1910 General Industry and 1926 Construction standards. Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) and Safety Management Professional (SMP). American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Professional Member. Actively working as a safety professional. Safety responsibilities and training encompass fall protection, lockout/tagout procedures, OSHA accident investigations, aerial/scissor lift training, and safety oversight. National Association of Women in Construction American Society of Safety Professionals National Safety Council

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David Wright, CSP, CSHO

OSHA & Workplace Safety Expert

Titusville, Florida

Safety, OSHA - Occupational Health & Safety, Confined Space, Excavation, Water Treatment Plants, Wastewater Treatment Plants, Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, Machine Guarding, Fall Protection, Amputation, Electrical Safety, NFPA 70e, Water, Wastewater, Tilt Wall

As a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), a certified safety and health official (CSHO), and over 30 years of experience, I have managed and led the implementation of the safety and risk management programs of some of the largest companies in the United States. I am also an authorized OSHA outreach trainer for both the construction and general industry. I am recognized for contributing to developing and maintaining "world-class" safety cultures in diverse sectors such as construction, landscaping, water, wastewater, transportation, and municipal solid waste services. Instructor for Region 1 OSHA Training Institute for over 9 years, teaching the OSHA standards and technical topics for general industry and construction. I have been a lead instructor for Confined Space, Excavation, and OSHA Train the Trainer courses (500, 501, 502, & 503). Experienced in: Safety training requirements, failure to train, and inadequate training matters; Occupational safety & health regulations, poli...

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Nicholas Fiduccia

Construction Expert Witness/Claim Resolution

Due Diligence Professional Services, Inc.

Georgia

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Stanford R Brown, B.Sc., CSP, CSHP, CRSP, CHSC

OSHA/Workplace & Const. Safety Liability Expert

Raising the Standard Consulting (USA) Inc.

Honolulu, Hawaii

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Michael P. Lawler, MS, CSP, ASP, CHST

Construction Safety, Liability Analysis, Multi ER

Safewit, Inc.

Orland Park, Illinois

OSHA, Construction - Struck by Equipment, back over, Fall Protection, Multi-Emplyer, Fall Prevention, slip trip & fall, aerial lift, crush, Scaffold, Work Zone, MUTCD, Crane, Steel Erection, Excavation, Silica, Lead, Tunnel, Confined Space, MEWP, scissor lift

Over 30 years as a safety executive and OSHA compliance manager, trainer, advisor, and leader on major construction projects throughout the USA. Expert at applying OSH Act of 1970 standards, regulations, policies, and Letter of Interpretation. Experience includes over 50 OSHA inspections and associated negotiation and defense preparation related to OSHA citations. Expert at incident investigation, accident reconstruction, and injury management and investigation. Extensive experience and expertise in MUTCD Traffic Controls and rules. AREAS OF EXPERTISES INCLUDES: • Liability Assessment & Contractor Duty of Care • Accident Investigation & Root Cause • Aerial Lifts, MEWP • Construction Safety/Accidents • COVID Safety & Pandemic Management • Crane Safety, Critical Pick Planning, & Rigging • Disaster & Emergency Management • Dive/Underwater Operations • EM-385 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Excavation, Trenching, & Soil Mechanics • Slip, Trip, Falls, Stirs & Floor Safety Certi...

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Mark Franklin

OSHA Compliance Occupational Safety Expert

Cove Acre Corp

Somerset, Massachusetts

Safety, OSHA - Construction Safety, General Industry Safety, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, Slip, Trip, Fall, Hazard Communication (Chemical), Fork Lift, Respiratory Protection, Machine Guarding, Aerial Lift Safety, Roofing Safety, OSHA, PPE, Excavation, Safety Training, Boom Lift

Mark Franklin has over 28 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety Management, Training and Consulting across many industries, including construction, manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical and others. Mr. Franklin has applied industry experience in chemical emergency response, hazardous waste management, safety and environmental program management, OSHA regulatory compliance, and management program auditing (safety, quality, environmental). Mr. Franklin is a highly experienced dynamic trainer in over 80 individual training topics. Litigation Support - Mr. Franklin owns the Cove Acre expert witness practice. He leverages his years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety management, consulting, and training for his expert witness clients. He has investigated over 150 incidents including serious injuries, fatality, chemical spills, and equipment and facility damage. Mr. Franklin's services are available to attorneys representing plaintiff and defendant. Mr. F...

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Lawrence F. Bremer, SSM #2282

New York City Metro Area Construction Professional

New York City, New York

Construction, Construction - Crane Erection, Delay Claims, Masonry Failure, Crane Use, Defects Analysis, Structure Failure, NYC Department of Buildings, Logistics, Accidents, Special Inspections, Scaffold, safety, Bridge, Forklift, excavation, Support Excavation, facade, curtain wall

Forty Five year Construction Executive Current Licensed Site Safety Manager - New York City Department of Buildings #2282 Current Licensed General Contractor - Licensed by the City of New York Current Licensed Fire Safety Manager - Licensed Construction Fires Safety Manager First Licensed Coordinator in City of New York Coordinated the First Tower Crane / Mobile Crane Meeting in NYC (Post Tower Crane Collapse) Hudson Yards Senior Project Manager - Amtrak MoE Building including LIRR NYCT

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Nicholas Fiduccia

Construction Expert Witness/Claim Resolution

Due Diligence Professional Services, Inc.

North Carolina

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Mark Franklin

OSHA Compliance Occupational Safety Expert

Cove Acre Corp

Rhode Island

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Nicholas Fiduccia

Construction Expert Witness/Claim Resolution

Due Diligence Professional Services, Inc.

South Carolina

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Roger H Hanson, CSHO

Construction & OSHA Workplace Safety Expert

Critical Construction Consultation

La Porte, Texas

OSHA, Safety - Construction Safety, Fall Prevention, Ladder & Stairway Safety, Signals & Barricades, Cranes & Rigging, Excavation, General Safety, Scaffold Construction & Safety, Steel Erection, Confined Space, Material Handling, Electrical Safety, Hand & Power Tool Safety, Aerial Man Lifts, Respiratory Protection, Struck-by/Caught-between, PPE

I have 30+ years in the Construction Industry with 15 of those in Construction Safety. I have served in the field as a foreman, superintendent, project manager, safety manager, as well as a Corporate Safety Director, a Construction Safety Consultant, an OSHA Course Trainer and an Adjunct Instructor. Over the course of the last 14 years, I have taught more than 3,500 people and accrued approximately 28,000 instructional hours, all of which are directly related to the competent application of OSHA standards in the work environment. I hold an OSHA 510 and OSHA 500, as well as a Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) from Texas A&M University College of Engineering (TEEX). After completing my certificate, I was employed by TEEX from 2013-2015 as an Adjunct Instructor, teaching OSHA related courses to those in their CSHO certification program. I am a Subject Matter Expert in Personal Fall Arrest Systems and was the major contributor to the Student Fall Prevention/Protection Tex...

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Stanford R Brown, B.Sc., CSP, CSHP, CRSP, CHSC

OSHA/Workplace & Const. Safety Liability Expert

Raising the Standard Consulting (USA) Inc.

Texas

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Kelly C. Knighton, CSP

Former OSHA Regional Administrator - Safety Expert

The Knighton Consulting Group, LLC

Santa Fe, Texas

OSHA, Safety - OSHA Compliance, Construction, General Industry, Maritime, Workplace Safety, Safety, Manufacturing, Accident Investigation, Litigation Support, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Plaintiff/Defense, Multi-Employer Worksites, OSHA Citations, scaffolding, Lockout/Tagout, confined space, fall protection, machine guarding, Excavation

Kelly C. Knighton is a Board-Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and former senior executive with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), bringing over 30 years of experience in workplace safety, regulatory enforcement, and incident investigation. Ms. Knighton previously served as OSHA Regional Administrator overseeing one of the agency’s largest regions, directing enforcement and compliance programs across multiple states. She now provides expert consulting and litigation support involving workplace safety standards, OSHA compliance, and catastrophic incident analysis. Expert Witness Specialties: - OSHA regulations, compliance, and enforcement - Construction safety, general industry, and maritime safety - Workplace incident investigation and root cause analysis - Fatalities and catastrophic injury analysis - OSHA citations, including General Duty Clause (5(a)(1)) - Safety management systems and hazard identification - Regulatory interpretation and industry s...

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Garrett Johnson, PSP, CCE, CCM

Construction Expert, Licensed Contractor

PCI PDC Services, LLC

Salt Lake City, Utah

Construction, Construction Defects - Schedule Delays, Damages, Multi-Family Developments, Healthcare Construction, Real Estate, Contracts, Subcontractors, Cost Analysis, Estimating, Scheduling, Excavation, Concrete, Steel, Framing, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Building Envelope

Over $3 billion and 25+ years of complex, commercial construction experience working with owners/developers, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, material and equipment suppliers, government agencies/LAHJ and lenders/financing. Project delivery methodologies include: Design/Build, Design-Bid-Build, Construction Manager at Risk (CMR), Construction Manager Agency (CMA), and Multiple-Prime Contractors. Project types include: healthcare, multi-family, retail, government/GSA.