John R. Puskar

John R. Puskar, PE is a fuels and combustion systems risk management expert specializing in gas piping and combustion equipment safety. With a career spanning engineering consulting, safety inspections, and risk management, he brings a strategic engineering perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating root causes of explosions, assessing compliance with safety codes, and evaluating whether negligence contributed to incidents.

Mr. Puskar has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across North America, involving cases such as industrial explosions, boiler failures, and gas piping incidents. His BEME in Mechanical Engineering from Youngstown State University, along with certifications such as Certified Energy Manager and Certified Cogeneration Professional, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving combustion equipment and gas piping systems.