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Forklifts Specialist, Expert Witness and Forensic Consultant.

30 years experience as a machine design and forensic engineer.

Mr. S. Melville McCarthy

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Location: Tallahassee, FL

S. Melville McCarthy, P.E.
 
Address:

417 Audubon Dr

Tallahassee, FL 32312

Office:

850 893-5845

Fax:

850 893-8018

Alternate:

888 893-5845 (toll free)

Web Page:

www.machineexpert.com

E-mail:

smmcpe@att.net
 

Short Biography:

EW #302 is a mechanical engineer experienced in determining defects in products, such as machines, that have caused serious injuries or losses. He has extensive experience as an expert witness. He specializes in the analysis of products regarding safety including machine guarding, instructions, and warnings. His 30 years experience as a machine design engineer and forensic consultant in hundreds of personal-injury product-liability cases makes hom one of the foremost machine safety experts. He has qualified as an expert witness over 100 times in a variety of state and federal courts.

œ Safety analysis of all types of machinery
œ 30 years forensic experience
œ Author in the field
œ Registered professional engineer in three states
œ Qualified and testified over 100 times in courts
œ Extensive safety reference library dating back to 1899
œ Computerized trial exhibit preparation

Safety analysis includes the following aspects of any type machine:
œ Point-of-operation guarding
œ Power transmission guarding
œ Controls
œ Safety interlocks
œ Warnings
œ Human factors (ergonomics)
œ Instructions
œ Manuals
œ Comparison with other machines
œ Redesign for safety
œ Standards & practices

A partial list of machines previously analyzed:
œ Packaging Machines
œ Drill Presses
œ Gas Appliances
Construction Equipment
œ Press Brakes
œ Punch Presses
œ Circular Saws
œ Chain Saws
œ Band Saws
œ Pressure Vessels
œ Lawn Mowers
œ Stump Grinders
œ Hogs
œ Mixers
œ Elevators
œ Doors
œ Spreaders
œ Forklifts
œ Shredders
œ Ladders
œ Guns
œ Fryers
œ Conveyors
œ Cutters


 

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Power Transmission Guarding Instructions Manuals Warnings Redesign For Safety Defective
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Power Transmission Guarding Comparison With Other Machines Safety Safety Instructions Manuals
Defective Warnings Product Liability Human Factor


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