A fatal warehouse material-handling accident became the subject of a dispute over hazard recognition, forklift practices, contractual responsibilities, and whether preventable load-stability failures caused a worker’s death. Baker & O’Brien conducted an independent causal analysis, reviewing video evidence, witness testimony, OSHA forklift standards, and contractual relationships to determine technical cause and responsibility. Our expert report clarified key failures in risk controls and load handling, enabling the parties to resolve the dispute before trial without further litigation.

A chemical plant disputed wastewater treatment fees charged by its petrochemical complex operator, claiming costs didn't reflect actual loading. Baker & O'Brien evaluated the tenant plant's wastewater and the complex's overall contaminant loading. Our expert report and deposition testimony supported the resolution of the fee dispute.

Introduction: A contractor suffered thermal burns while hydroblasting near an open and assumed-isolated vessel in a petrochemical facility. To determine the cause of the incident, consequences, and the responsibilities of the involved parties, Baker & O’Brien visited the site, reviewed the equipment diagrams, procedures, permits, and isolation plans. We issued an expert report that the parties used to negotiate a settlement.