Dr. Rankin has over 25 years experience in installing and rebuilding machinery. Dr. Rankin presently holds 5 patents in cutting tools and safety items. He holds a BS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, a MS in Technology and a PhD in Safety Engineering. He is available for accident investigation, testimony and industrial consulting. He is a contributing editor and writer for trade publications and on major web-based forums in the industrial sector. Dr. Rankin has experience in primary woodworking including sawmills, debarkers, conveyors, head saws, bandsaws and round saws. He is experienced in secondary woodworking including ripsaws, moulders, shapers, tenoners, band saws, planers, jointers routers and many other machines. Dr. Rankin also has extensive experience with metalworking machinery and a full array of cutting tools.

Certifications

• OSHA Certified Trainer (Construction & Industrial)

Read excerpts from recent case studies that Dr. Rankin has been retained as an expert witness during formal accident investigation and related court proceedings:

• December 2006 - Tractor Trailer Loss of Control Incident (more >>)
• April 2004 - Woodworking Machine Operator Injury Claim (more >>)
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