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Aftermarket Alterations Defeat Important Safety System
R. Scott King, BSME :::: Case Analysis: Most commercial tractor-trailers have standardized fittings that connect the tractor’s air and electrical systems to the trailer. These hoses, lines, and fittings are…
Event Data Recorder (EDR) Update 2011
There are several updates to the EDR hardware and software allowing for retrieval of vital information from 2011 passenger vehicles and trucks. To ascertain if the vehicle on your matter…
New Lifts in Forensic Storage and Technology Center (FSTC)
The Forensic Storage and Technology Center (FSTC) has available new lifts to raise passenger vehicles, light trucks and varied heavy trucks for complete access to the vehicle’s undercarriage for inspection. …
Shopper Suffers Injury In Store
Sterling Anthony, M.B.A. :::: Case Synopsis: A shopper in the sports department of a major retailer took from a shelf a step-aerobic platform, placed the platform on the floor, and…
Spectator Injured by Goal Post
Daniel M. Honig, P.E. :::: Case Synopsis: Plaintiff sustained an injury when a portable temporary goal post was blown over, as the result of wind loading, and struck the plaintiff.…
Were Lights Automatically Illuminated?
R. Scott King, BSME :::: Case Synopsis: The operator of a small school bus made a left turn into the path of an oncoming early model Ford Explorer. Afterward, the…
Patron Injured on Amusement Ride
Leonard K. Lucenko, PhD :::: Case Synopsis: Patron was on a ride at an amusement park. As she exited the ride, she slipped on the top metal step, fell down…
Visual and Auditory Recognition of Forklift
Stanley D. Pulz, PE, CSP :::: Case Synopsis: Plaintiff worked as an operations technician on the 4:00am–12:30pm shift. At approximately 9:00am, plaintiff took his break. As he walked off a…
Plaintiff Trips Exiting Elevator
J. Donald Kennedy, QEI, CET :::: Case Synopsis: A resident of a high rise condo was descending on one of the elevators located in the building. When the elevator came…