Substandard Industrial Safety Blamed For Commercial Aircraft Fire

ByVictoria Negron

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Updated onJanuary 7, 2022

Substandard Industrial Safety Blamed For Commercial Aircraft Fire

This case involves several pilots that perished in a commercial aircraft fire. The fire occurred at an industrial gas dispensing station. As one of the pilots was dispensing the gas, the pump sparked and caused the plane to catch on fire and explode. Further investigation revealed that there was no arrester or any other device on site to prevent spark. An expert in industrial safety was sought to opine on the liability for this accident as well as the safest types of pumps for industrial facilities.

Question(s) For Expert Witness

1. Please describe your industrial safety experience with regards to industrial fuel dispensaries.

2. What are the OSHA standards with regards to the types of pumps that should be used in this area?

Expert Witness Response E-164531

inline imageI was a contractor with an aerospace and defense company supporting Navy shore-based activities under the mishap prevention and hazard abatement program. I have evaluated numerous fueling stations for vehicles and aircraft. Additionally, I am an associate professor of safety engineering and technology as well as hazardous material management and am familiar with the OSHA and department of transportation regulations regarding hazardous materials. Commercial fuel pumps need spark arresters. The OSHA standards with regard to the types of pumps that should be used depend on the location of the event (federal land vs. private, industry vs. construction vs. a mine site). Assuming this was a private organization, this falls under general industry.

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Victoria Negron

Victoria Negron

Victoria Negron has extensive experience in journalism and thought leadership in the legal space, with a background crafting content, whitepapers, webinars, and current event articles pertaining to the role of expert witnesses in complex litigation matters. She is a skilled professional specializing in B2B product marketing and content marketing. Currently, she serves as an Enterprise Product Marketing Manager at Postman, and previously held the position of Technical Product Marketing Manager at Palantir Technologies, where she developed her skills in launch strategies, go-to-market strategy, and competitive analysis.

Her expertise in content marketing was further refined during her tenure at the Expert Institute, where she progressed from a Marketing Writer to Senior Content Marketing Manager, and eventually to Associate Director of Content & Product Marketing. In these roles, she honed her abilities in digital marketing, SEO, content strategy, and thought leadership.

Educationally, Victoria holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Literature, Art, and Hispanic Studies from Hamilton College. Her diverse educational background and professional experience have equipped her with a robust skill set in product marketing, content development, and strategic marketing initiatives.

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