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Heavy Equipment & Machinery Fire

We provide fire origin & cause investigations for a variety of heavy equipment and machinery.

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What We Investigate

Heavy equipment fire origin and cause

We provide fire origin & cause investigations for a variety of heavy equipment and machinery. Heavy equipment fires can be complicated due to the nature of their use. Most heavy equipment is operated regularly and, as a result, parts and components may require more frequent attention. Also common with heavy equipment is modification and customization depending on the required tasks.
  • Combines
  • Tractors
  • Loaders
  • Dump trucks
  • Forklifts
  • Excavators
  • Skid Steers
  • Backhoes
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Heavy Equipment Fire Origin & Cause

Understanding complex machinery fires

Heavy equipment and machinery fires are complicated by the varied materials, fuels, electrical and hydraulic systems. Manufacturers' recommendations for routine maintenance such as cleaning and clearing the machine of debris must also be taken into consideration. All these factors require an expert that is aware of not only the functions of the machine, but the operation and maintenance requirements. We have the experience on a wide variety of equipment to solve the problem of what has failed and why.
  • Investigate the equipment fire and find the origin and cause
  • Retain the equipment or affected parts and components
  • Conduct a destructive examination to pin-point the specific root cause
  • Provide litigation support
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Detailed Heavy Equipment Fire Investigations

Thorough reports with photos and diagrams

Our evaluations are thorough, containing photos and diagrams detailing origin and cause of the fire. We provide you a report that is both easy to read, yet sufficiently technical to provide clarity. Engineering Specialists, Inc. knows how to quickly get to your affected heavy equipment or machinery and find you the facts you need surrounding the fire incident to determine how to proceed.
  • Quick short-form verbal report
  • Written report with documentation
  • Comprehensive full report

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Expert Witness & Litigation Support
Fire & Explosion InvestigationLed by NAFI-certified CFEIs
Licensed Professional EngineersPE & SE on staff
Independent Third PartyUnbiased, objective evaluations
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