Publications
- Trampoline and Bounce House Expert
- 2021 CV of M. Troy Richardson-Zipline Z1230.pdf
- "Zipline Injuries on the Rise" 2016; hg.org and the Utah Trial Journal
- Unlocking professional potential with Utah Tech's TWDR master's degree, Nov. 2023)
- Critical Analysis of Emergency Brake Standards and Participant Safety in Zipline Operations Richardson.pdf
- Waivers Do Not Replace Compliance with Standards & Manufacturers' Guidelines
- The Perilous Gamble of Human Intervention in Ziplining Safety
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyzing Zipline Accidents in the USA (2021)
- Unlocking Professional Potential at Utah Tech University's TWDR Graduate Program
- DJS Article Richardson 0Jay. When a Bad Landing Isn't the Whole Story.3.24.26.Final (1).pdf
110 Trampoline Park & Zipline - Expert Witness
Contact this Expert Witness
- Company: MIT Experts
- Phone: (435) 272-2389
- Cell: (435) 272-2389
- Website: www.mitexperts.com
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Risk Management and Structural EngineeringKeywords/Search Terms:
Zip line, Trampoline Park, Amusement Park, Design Engineering, Mech. Engineering, Risk Management, Aerial Adventure, Challenge Courses, Aerial Attractions, Ziplines, Trampoline Courts, Zipline accident, Trampoline Injury, Training, Product Liability, Amusement Rides, Certified Trainer, Challenge Course, Manufacturing, ProductsEducation:
Masters--Technical Writing & Digital Rhetoric, Utah TECH University; Bachelors in Design Engineering & Technology, Southern Utah University; Applied Physics for U.S. Patent Bar exam, Brigham Young University; Masters--Engineering and Technology Management, Utah Valley UniversityYears in Practice:
40Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:
7+Additional Information
CORE COMPETENCIES • Design analysis, engineering analysis, and failure analysis • Manufacturing, welding, machining, fabrication, and construction oversight • Third-party audits, inspections, and operational assessments • Inspection protocols, maintenance review, and documentation review • Manufacturer-guideline analysis, standards interpretation, and regulatory compliance • Staff training review, supervision analysis, and risk-management evaluation • Technical writing, expert reports, discovery support, and standards rationales PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE M.I.T. Experts (Momentum Innovation Technologies), Founder and Principal — 2026 to Present • Provides subject-matter expert witness services involving amusement rides, attractions, and related safety systems. • Applies experience in design, fabrication, operation, inspection, and risk management to plaintiff and defense engagements. • Performs design review, failure analysis, standards review, documentation analysis, and litigation support. Momentum Engineering, LLC, Founder and Principal — 2015 to 2025 • Led product development, accident investigation, engineering analysis, and training related to aerial amusement systems and attraction safety. • Supported operators, counsel, insurers, and other stakeholders with technical analysis and incident review. A.A. Machining & Welding, Inc., Founder and Owner — 1995 to 2015 • Built and operated a licensed Utah steel-contractor business and National Board-certified boiler and pressure-vessel repair company. • Managed fabrication, machining, welding, and repair work involving structural steel and specialty systems. ASME-Certified Welder / Fabricator — Beginning in 1988 • Worked as a welder and fabricator in Springville, Utah, contributing to roller coaster fabrication early in his career. • Built foundational expertise in welding, metal fabrication, manufacturing, and field installation. Contact: Michael Troy Richardson 435-272-2389 MIT Experts Expert Witness | Aerial Adventure Risk Manager