Propane Expert Witnesses

Tucson, Arizona

Trucking, Transportation - Commercial Motor Vehicle, HazMat, DOT, OSHA, Truck Accidents, FMCSR, FMCSA, OIL field, Propane, Driver Standard of Care, Loading, Unloading, Oversized loads, Electronic log compliance, Driver Hiring & Training, Hours of Service Issues, PI, Driver Qualification File, Clause 391.1, ELDs

John Ross brings over 30 years of extensive experience in the trucking industry, specializing in Safety Standards (FMCSA & CDL Licensure Requirements), Truck Driver Training and Skill Testing, Driver Standard of Care, Hours of Service Issues, HAZMAT and accidents involving Load Securement. His expertise extends to the Maintenance and Inspection of Heavy Trucks, Double/Triple Tanker Trailers, Oversized Loads, both DOT & non-DOT Fleets and more. John has been driving commercial vehicles professionally since 1993 and boasts a flawless, violation-free record. His diverse roles include serving as an owner/operator, safety director, and compliance director. Currently, John is the Commercial Trucking Expert at Evidence Solutions, Inc. where he leverages his extensive experience to assist attorneys in their truck accident cases. He has been retained as an expert witness in numerous state and federal courts, providing valuable insights and testimony. Background: Double / Triple Trail...

Louisiana

Oil and Gas, Fire - Propane, Boilers, Natural Gas, Furnaces, Carbon Monoxide, NFPA Codes, gas piping, steam, explosions, fires, Industrial Ovens, Coke Oven Gas, heaters, burners, NFPA 54, NFPA 85, ASME CSD-1, NFPA 86, NFPA 56, NFPA 820

President, Prescient Technical Services (Cleveland, OH) ASME Fellow • AEE Fellow • ASME Uzgiris-Barnett Product Safety Medalist John R. Puskar, PE, is a mechanical engineer and nationally recognized expert witness in boilers, fuel-gas systems, flammable gas piping, combustion equipment, industrial ovens and furnaces, process heaters, thermal oxidizers, and steam system safety. He specializes in root-cause failure analysis, fire and explosion investigations, carbon monoxide incidents, purging accidents, and code compliance for NFPA 54, NFPA 56, NFPA 85, NFPA 86, NFPA 820, NFPA 59A, and ASME CSD-1. Clients engage him for investigations, reports, deposition, and testimony in matters involving natural gas, propane/LPG, hydrogen, LNG, refinery and petrochemical equipment, utilities, power generation, wastewater treatment, food processing, metals, and automotive manufacturing. A former Senior Energy Systems Engineer at Standard Oil/BP, Mr. Puskar founded what became the largest ind...

Hinckley, Ohio

Oil and Gas, Fire - Propane, Boilers, Natural Gas, Furnaces, Carbon Monoxide, NFPA Codes, gas piping, steam, explosions, fires, Industrial Ovens, Coke Oven Gas, heaters, burners, NFPA 54, NFPA 85, ASME CSD-1, NFPA 86, NFPA 56, NFPA 820

President, Prescient Technical Services (Cleveland, OH) ASME Fellow • AEE Fellow • ASME Uzgiris-Barnett Product Safety Medalist John R. Puskar, PE, is a mechanical engineer and nationally recognized expert witness in boilers, fuel-gas systems, flammable gas piping, combustion equipment, industrial ovens and furnaces, process heaters, thermal oxidizers, and steam system safety. He specializes in root-cause failure analysis, fire and explosion investigations, carbon monoxide incidents, purging accidents, and code compliance for NFPA 54, NFPA 56, NFPA 85, NFPA 86, NFPA 820, NFPA 59A, and ASME CSD-1. Clients engage him for investigations, reports, deposition, and testimony in matters involving natural gas, propane/LPG, hydrogen, LNG, refinery and petrochemical equipment, utilities, power generation, wastewater treatment, food processing, metals, and automotive manufacturing. A former Senior Energy Systems Engineer at Standard Oil/BP, Mr. Puskar founded what became the largest ind...

Texas

Oil and Gas, Fire - Propane, Boilers, Natural Gas, Furnaces, Carbon Monoxide, NFPA Codes, gas piping, steam, explosions, fires, Industrial Ovens, Coke Oven Gas, heaters, burners, NFPA 54, NFPA 85, ASME CSD-1, NFPA 86, NFPA 56, NFPA 820

President, Prescient Technical Services (Cleveland, OH) ASME Fellow • AEE Fellow • ASME Uzgiris-Barnett Product Safety Medalist John R. Puskar, PE, is a mechanical engineer and nationally recognized expert witness in boilers, fuel-gas systems, flammable gas piping, combustion equipment, industrial ovens and furnaces, process heaters, thermal oxidizers, and steam system safety. He specializes in root-cause failure analysis, fire and explosion investigations, carbon monoxide incidents, purging accidents, and code compliance for NFPA 54, NFPA 56, NFPA 85, NFPA 86, NFPA 820, NFPA 59A, and ASME CSD-1. Clients engage him for investigations, reports, deposition, and testimony in matters involving natural gas, propane/LPG, hydrogen, LNG, refinery and petrochemical equipment, utilities, power generation, wastewater treatment, food processing, metals, and automotive manufacturing. A former Senior Energy Systems Engineer at Standard Oil/BP, Mr. Puskar founded what became the largest ind...

Bellingham, Washington

Mechanical Engineering, Fire - Plumbing, Appliances, Automotive, Equipment, HVAC, Fire Protection, Natural Gas, Propane, Workplace, Forklifts, Construction Defects, Motorcycle, Product Liability, Explosions, Sprinkler Systems, Failure Analysis, Forensic Engineering, Accident Investigation, Safety, Guarding

James Laird holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and a Master of Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Old Dominion University. Mr. Laird is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E) in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, DC and South Carolina. He is a Certified Fire Investigator (CFI), Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) and a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI). Mr. Laird has 15+ years of experience in forensic engineering investigations and expert witness services. His forensic investigation and technical expertise encompass heavy equipment, vehicle systems, automotive crash data download, vehicle/equipment fire origin and cause, weld and fastener failures, power tools, consumer equipment, motorcycle crashes, forklifts, aerial work platforms, workplace safety, plumbing fixtures, exercise equipment, HVAC equipme...