Rideshare Barriers – Added Safety or Additional Hazard?

John R. Yannaccone, P.E., Senior Mechanical Engineer 2020 has been a year full of changes. Virtual learning, Zoom meetings, and wearing masks are now daily rituals experienced in our world.…

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Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant Restraint Systems

John R. Yannaccone, P.E., Senior Mechanical Engineer Case Synopsis: A residential facility contracted with a service to transport a patient, in her power wheelchair, to another facility for treatment. While…

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Windshield Mystery

John R. Yannaccone, P.E., Sr. Mechanical Engineer Case Description: Late one evening, as the plaintiff was crossing a bridge on his drive home, another vehicle entered his travel lane and…

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Facial Steamer Malfunction: Design or Improper Use?

Spa Facial Steamer

John R. Yannaccone, P.E., Senior Mechanical Engineer Case Synopsis: During a facial treatment at a spa, the steamer being used ran low on water and the esthetician stopped to refill…

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Pressurized Water Tank Explosion

air-pressure

John R. Yannaccone, P.E., Senior Mechanical Engineer Case Synopsis: A worker was operating a system used to supply water from a tank mounted on a utility vehicle. Instead of using…

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Seatback Strength

John R. Yannaccone, P.E., Sr. Mechanical Engineer In 1966, the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act established a set of safety standards for motor vehicles and established the National…

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Trailer Separation Mayhem

lowboy trailer gooseneck

John R. Yannaccone, P.E., Sr. Mechanical Engineer Case Synopsis: A heavy duty equipment hauler was delivering a large piece of equipment to an industrial plant. After the equipment was off-loaded,…

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Coffee Brewer Water Supply Line Failure

Coffee Brewer

John R. Yannaccone, PE, Senior Mechanical Engineer Case Synopsis: Upon opening for business following a long holiday weekend, a building maintenance person discovered water leaking into the lobby of the…

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Child Passenger Safety Week 2019

Child Seat Safety

John R. Yannaccone, P.E., Senior Mechanical Engineer September 15th to 21st is Child Passenger Safety Week, a time to make sure children are traveling safely. Every year, motor vehicle crashes…

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