2018 Robson Forensic CLE

West Virginia Association for Justice & Robson Forensic

Old and New Hazards and Managing Risk in the Marcellus Shale Industry
Investigating Gas Exploration and Production Incidents

Friday, October 5, 2018
10:00 - 11:40 a.m.

Holiday Inn Morgantown - 1188 Pineview Drive

2.0 CLE Hours
FREE for WVAJ Members

The natural gas industry is exploding in West Virginia--literally. The risk of explosions, fires and industrial accidents is increasing along with the new wells, pipelines, fracking rigs and tanks. The rapid growth has stressed both the industry and our communities to provide qualified and properly trained employees, service companies and local firefighting and EMS services. New products and engineering systems pose additional risks to both workers and local residents. When personal injuries occur, how do you control the scene and preserve evidence? What systems and protocols should have been in place to minimize the risk? Join Robson Forensic for this special session and learn from the experts!

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About the Speakers
Ronald J. Natoli, PE, CFEI

Ronald Natoli is a mechanical engineer with more than 25 years experience in the design, construction, startup, control and commissioning of mechanical, fire protection, plumbing and process systems. He is also a certified fire and explosion investigator (CFEI) and a member of the National Association of Fire Investigators. Ron worked several years as a senior field engineer in the Gulf of Mexico, designing, building, and managing directional drilling services both off-and on-shore. While working in the refinery and processing of natural gas industries, he also became well-versed in the field’s associated air pollution control requirements. He has worked with Robson Forensic since 2010, providing technical investigations, analysis, reports, and expert testimony toward the resolution of industrial, commercial and personal injury litigation involving construction activities, industrial systems and automation, and Underground Storage Tank (UST) and gas station operation and maintenance.

Timothy M. Wilhelm, CFEI, CVFI

Tim Wilhelm is an expert in fire investigations, and he is a certified fire and explosion investigator (CFEI) and a certified vehicle fire investigator (CVFI). He worked for more than 30 years with the city fire department in Erie, Pennsylvania, with 27 years as a firefighter and another six years as a fire inspector and fire prevention specialist. He conducted fire investigations to determine origin and cause; conducted fire safety inspections in commercial buildings; worked with code agencies; and assisted with code interpretation for building construction. He has conducted forensic investigations since 1998 and has worked with Robson Forensic since 2001.