Kurt E. Gleason

Kurt E. Gleason is an explosive engineering and blasting expert specializing in mining and construction blasting litigation. With a career spanning surface, underground, and underwater blasting, he brings a comprehensive understanding of controlled blasting techniques and their application in complex environments to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating blasting-related claims, assessing the impact of transient vibration and flyrock, and evaluating whether industry standards were met in blasting operations.

Mr. Gleason has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across states including Alabama, California, and New York, involving commercial blasting disputes, subrogation claims, and damage-related actions. His BS in Construction Engineering (Civil) from Purdue University, along with certifications such as the MSHA Miner ID and Seismograph Operation Certification, 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 blasting and explosives.