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Man Crushed By Defective Positioning Machine: A Biomechanical and Mechanical Analysis
Robert J. Nobilini, Ph.D. :::: Case Synopsis: A welder was crushed to death while welding a large 1200 pound stainless steel part that was being supported by a positioning machine. …
Airbag Control Module
Curt M. Beloy, MSME :::: Case Synopsis: Vehicle 1 was traveling northbound (NB) approaching a line of stopped cars at an intersection. Vehicle 2 was also traveling NB in the…
Drive Shaft Failure
R. Scott King, BSME :::: Case Analysis: The right front passenger of a late- model SUV was severely injured when an object lying in the roadway was struck by a…
“She was not watching where she was walking and therefore it is her own fault she tripped”
Richard Hughes, PE :::: Case Synopsis: Humans have two fields of view, peripheral and primary. The primary field of view is approximately a 15 degree angle from the pupil while…
The difference between swimming pool Deaths and swimming pool Drownings
Tom Griffiths, Ed.D :::: Case Synopsis: Good swimmers rarely drown, rather, they die of medical maladies not discovered during autopsy. Particularly in the safe confines of swimming pools and water…
Pedestrian Struck by Right Turning Tractor-Trailer… Was He Really on the Curb?
Steven M. Schorr, PE :::: Case Synopsis: A pedestrian on the east side [southeast corner] of a city street was looking to the north, waiting for the traffic signal to…
Hazardous Materials Transport
Ronald E. Tomasetti, CDS, CDT :::: Case Synopsis: A tanker delivering airplane fuel at a local airport crashed into an electric baggage cart when the driver made a sudden turn…
Trunk Lid Mechanism Design Defect
R. Scott King, BSME :::: Case Synopsis: A vehicle owner was leaning into the open trunk of his late model sedan, reaching for groceries, when the trunk lid suddenly closed,…
Packaging Machine Accident
Thomas Cocchiola, PE, CSP :::: Case Synopsis: A process engineer was summoned to resolve a problem on a packaging machinery line that produces a continuous roll of labels for consumer…
