We started ICC Forensics to provide the best possible forensic consulting services for a variety of cases across multiple areas of expertise.
Our dedicated team brings over a hundred years of experience analyzing incidents around the world.
We bring decades of experience to every assignment.
1987
Jim Wiethorn begins his forensic engineering career.
In 1987, after retiring from the construction industry, Jim Wiethorn joined Haag Engineering Co. and started a new career in forensic engineering. Jim provided expert consulting services related to crane, rigging and construction accidents.
1987
2005
Matt Gardiner joins Jim Wiethorn to form the Crane Group.
After meeting Jim Wiethorn on a construction site, Matt and Jim collaborated to form the Crane Group. Matt brought additional depth and expertise for investigating and consulting on a variety of crane, rigging and construction related accidents.
2005
2010
Dave Palo joins the Crane Group.
Dave Palo joined Jim Wiethorn and Matt Gardiner in the Crane Group to provide technical services and added depth to their expert services with his CAD and 3D modeling skills.
2010
2012
Ray King joins the Crane Group.
Ray King joined the Crane Group full-time after first interning with the group. Ray brought technical and consulting depth with his analytical and consulting expertise.
2012
2014
Jim Wiethorn publishes “Crane Accidents: A Study of Causes & Trends to Create a Safer Work Environment, 1983-2013.”
The largest and most extensive research ever conducted in the industry, a total of 501 crane accidents were evaluated over a 30-year period.
2014
2018
Wiethorn updates the study to include 701 crane accidents.
Jim’s dissertation, “An Analysis of Critical Factors of Lift Planning to Improve Crane Safety Based on Forensic Causation of Crane Accidents” examined causation and established duties and responsibilities in accordance with ASME B30 national consensus standards.
2018
2020
2020 – ICC Forensics is formed and opens for business.
In November 2020, Matt Gardiner joined ICC and started ICC Forensics to deliver unparalleled engineering & consulting services for the crane, rigging and construction industry.
2020
Kevin Cunningham
Kevin Cunningham is a seasoned crane industry entrepreneur and has successfully founded and operated four separate risk management-based insurance underwriting companies over the past 25 years specializing in the crane and heavy equipment operator industry segments. Cunningham is a highly recognized speaker and author of risk control and litigation containment techniques for crane & construction trade groups and industry publications.
He was one of the founding commissioners of the National Commission for Certification of Crane Operators (“NCCCO”) and is a former faculty member of the Construction Safety Council (“CSC”). Cunningham also developed the original Crane Industry Risk Management Support System (“RMSS”) for the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (“SCRA”).
