Exploding Portable Air Tank: Were There Clues to the Impending Failure?
Incident Description: A man received a call from his daughter, who had a flat tire and needed his help. The man grabbed a portable compressed air tank, which he planned…
Recalled Leaf Blower
Summer has ended and the leaves will soon be falling. Time to break out those leaf blowers and clean-up the lawn. Before you do, take a couple minutes to make…
Pet Safety in the Car
As an engineer who deals with occupant safety in vehicles, I occasionally get asked questions related to vehicle pet safety. Earlier this year, the topic gained attention when a Maine…
Child Seat Cold Weather Safety
John R. Yannaccone, PE, Senior Mechanical Engineer :::: As the weather starts to turn cooler, the need to add layers to keep warm begins. However, everyone needs to make sure…
Child Seat Safety
John R. Yannaccone, PE, Senior Mechanical Engineer :::: Case Synopsis: A vehicle was entering an intersection when a pickup made a left turn across its path. The front of the…
Hitching a Ride on the Lift!
John R. Yannaccone, PE, Senior Mechanical Engineer :::: Case Synopsis: Two painters were operating a telescopic boom lift on a commercial building construction site. The painters were about to break…
Child Safety Seat Fails to Deliver Safety
John R. Yannaccone, PE, Senior Mechanical Engineer :::: Case Synopsis: A vehicle stopped at a red light was struck from behind by another vehicle. The impacted vehicle had three adult…
Lawn Mower Safety
John R. Yannaccone, PE, Senior Mechanical Engineer :::: Case Synopsis: A landscaper was operating a commercial riding mower at an industrial plant early one morning. The ground was covered in…
Bunk Beds And Kid’s Play
John R. Yannaccone, PE, Mechanical Engineer :::: Case Synopsis: An 8-year-old boy, and his friend, climbed to the top of a bunk bed to play a game. Shortly after checking…
