Calibration Error or Communication Failure?
Case Summary: A worker, at an agricultural coop, was assisting the operator of a large agricultural spreader in order to configure the machine in preparation to spread a different product.…
Fight or Flight: Analysis of an Aircraft Jump Seat
Case Summary: A flight attendant was seated in a forward-facing crew jump seat (L2) in the rear cabin of a commercial aircraft during a flight. She reported that as the…
Ambulance Mount Failure:
Improper Installation Increases Patient Injury
Case Summary: An ambulance service and their driver were named in a lawsuit following a crash that injured the patient being transported. The driver lost control of the vehicle, which…
More Than Just a Broken Part: Analysis of Mechanical Failures
There are numerous reasons why a product part might fail during use. While witness statements can provide some insight into what occurred during an incident, a mechanical engineer’s analysis can…
