Mr. Joshua Crunk, M.S., P.E.

Mechanical Engineer

Joshua Crunk

Mr. Crunk is a licensed Professional Engineer and accident investigator and reconstructionist. His work is performed in support of accident reconstruction, insurance investigations, criminal cases and industrial problem solving. He has investigated, analyzed and reconstructed accidents involving vehicles, machines, and mechanical systems. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University…

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Torrey Roberts, P.E.

Mechanical Engineer

Beacon Forensic

Mr. Roberts is a licensed professional engineer and accident reconstructionist. Mr. Roberts has over ten years of experience working in the accident reconstruction and forensic engineering fields. He has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Boise State University. He is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states throughout the Midwest and Western United…

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Nicholas Biery, Ph.D., P.E.

Materials Analyst

Beacon Forensic

Dr. Biery is a Licensed Professional Engineer specializing in the analysis of component failures and the selection and specification of materials. He works in support of litigation, product recalls, insurance investigations, and industrial problem solving. He has investigated failures involving pipelines, piping, pressure vessels, valves, pumps, vehicles, machines, mechanical systems and other equipment. These investigations…

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Jon Anderson

Forensic Animator

Beacon Forensic

Jon specializes in conceptual visualization, digital illustration, 3D modeling and animation, and interactive media design. Applications include vehicle accident reconstruction, fire and product visualization for liability and patent infringement matters. Additionally, he is well versed in graphic software packages for illustration, painting, animation, compositing, video editing, working with point cloud data and interactive media authoring.…

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David Stobbe, Ph.D.,P.E.

Principal Engineer

Beacon Forensic

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Dr. Stobbe is a Licensed Professional Engineer in mechanical engineering. He offers engineering consulting in vehicular accident reconstruction, mechanical product failures, and industrial problem solving. He has investigated, analyzed and reconstructed accidents involving vehicles, machines, mechanical systems and industrial equipment. Dr. Stobbe has provided expert testimony in multiple legal jurisdictions. He is a…

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Douglas Hacker, A.C.T.A.R., E.I.T.

Accident Reconstructionist

Mr. Hacker is a physicists and accident investigator and reconstructionist. He is an accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR). He is responsible for managing and conducting the investigation and analysis of accidents involving heavy trucks, vehicles and pedestrians. His work is performed in support of civil litigation, criminal…

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James Whelan, P.E.

Founder / Principal Engineer

Mr. Whelan is a Licensed Professional Engineer and United States Patent Agent. His work is performed in support of accident reconstruction, litigation, intellectual property disputes, product recalls, insurance investigations, and industrial problem solving. He has investigated, analyzed and reconstructed accidents involving vehicles, machines, mechanical systems and industrial equipment. He has also critiqued product infringements within…

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Managers Sentenced to Probation and Ordered to Pay Fines for Conspiracy To Obstruct Justice in U.S. Department of Labor Fatality Investigation

Beacon Forensic

U.S. Department of Labor October 23, 2019 Managers Sentenced to Probation and Ordered to Pay Fines for ConspiracyTo Obstruct Justice in U.S. Department of Labor Fatality Investigation OSHA News Release – Region 5 CLEVELAND, OH – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio has sentenced Brian L. Carder and Paul Love – former managers at…

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U.S. Department of Labor Cites Alabama Newspaper Publisher For Exposing Employees to Amputations after Injury

Beacon Forensic

U.S. Department of Labor October 23, 2019  U.S. Department of Labor Cites Alabama Newspaper PublisherFor Exposing Employees to Amputations after Injury OSHA News Release – Region 4 OPELIKA, AL – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited BH Media Group Inc. for exposing employees to amputation hazards after an employee suffered an…

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U.S. Department of Labor Issues $1,591,176 in Penalties To AB Specialty Silicones After 4 Fatalities in Illinois Plant Explosion

Beacon Forensic

U.S. Department of Labor October 25, 2019 U.S. Department of Labor Issues $1,591,176 in PenaltiesTo AB Specialty Silicones After 4 Fatalities in Illinois Plant Explosion OSHA News Release – Region 5 WAUKEGAN, IL – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited AB Specialty Silicones LLC for 12 willful federal safety violations after…

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