Randy Gray, CHST, CSHM, GSP, OHST, B.S., M.S. President / CEO of Grayhawk Advantage, Inc., dba

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1 Randy Gray, CHST, CSHM, GSP, OHST, B.S., M.S. President / CEO Grayhawk Advantage, Inc., dba Forensic Safety & Health Expert Witness Retired OSHA Compliance Officer Specialist Institute for Safety & Health Management ISHM Board Member Referrals 2017 Grayhawk Advantage, Inc., dba (GSHCC) Attorney Referrals Allen Summers (Defense) Mr. Harry Lebair, Memphis, TN. I hired Mr. Gray to assist us in the defense a personal injury case that arose from severe injuries that occurred on an industrial construction site. The case involved multiple, complex issues requiring technical expertise regarding OSHA vertical and horizontal requirements, as well as safety expertise applicable to scaffolding, barricading and handling overhead loads. Mr. Gray s hands- on experience as an OSHA investigator, not to mention his no-nonsense, common sense approach to these highly complex issues, was very valuable in the defense the case. This was especially so when compared to the theoretical, ivory tower opinions fered by my opponent s experts. Having specialized in construction law for nearly ten (10) years, I have had the opportunity to work with numerous safety and other experts around the country in a variety fields and contexts. I would put Mr. Gray in the top tier these experts in terms knowledge, thoroughness and jury appeal. Harry Lebair, Attorney, Allen Summers, 80 Monroe Ave., Suite 650, Memphis, Tennessee 38103, O , hlebair@allensummers.com Boehl Stopher & Graves, LLP (Defense) Mr. Eddie Jones, Paducah, KY. It has been my pleasure to work with Mr. Gray in industrial litigation presenting very complex issues. Mr. Gray s advice and guidance was essential to our defending clients facing major lawsuits. I look forward to using Mr. Gray s services throughout the remainder my career. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Eddie Jones, Attorney, Boehl Stopher & Graves, LLP, 410 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001, O , F , ejones@bsgpad.com 1

2 Mr. Chuck Walter, Paducah, KY. I have used Randy Gray as an expert witness on three occasions. Randy is knowledgeable in his area expertise. Randy was well prepared and communicates very well. Most importantly, Randy was a convincing and enthusiastic witness. Chuck Walter, Attorney, Boehl Stopher & Graves, LLP, 410 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001, O , F , cwalter@bsgpad.com Burman Law (Plaintiff) Mr. Michael Burman, Hopkinsville, KY. Randy is competent. He knows the rules. I found him prompt, easy to work with, and passionate about safety. Randy will call it like it is I think any judge or jury would consider what he has to say. Michael Burman, Attorney, Burman Law Practice, 1610 Virginia Street, Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240, O , F , mlb@burmanlaw.com Caslin Law Firm (Plaintiff) Mr. Dan Caslin, Owensboro, KY. Randy Gray is an excellent Kentucky OSHA safety regulation expert. I ve used his services in several workers' compensation claims to good effect. He is perfectly qualified with his specific educational background and career-long experience as a KOSHA safety inspector. Randy has a comprehensive command the applicable regulations, employer responsibilities and what constitutes violations the regulations. His reports are extensive; his testimony clear and persuasive. I strongly recommend him. If you have any questions about my experience with Randy, feel free to contact me. Dan Caslin, Caslin, & Cecil, 3201 Alvey Park West, Owensboro, Kentucky 42303, O , vision@caslin.org Dorsey, King, Gray, Norment & Hopgood (Defense) Mr. Chris Hopgood, Henderson, KY. "Randy is the most knowledgeable person on OSHA issues in Western Kentucky. His work for my client was extremely thorough and helpful." J. Christopher Hopgood. Dorsey, King, Gray, Norment & Hopgood, 318 Second Street, Henderson, Kentucky 42420, O , F , chopgood@dkgnlaw.com Katz Law Firm (Plaintiff) Mr. Brian Katz, Paducah, KY. I retained Randy to work on a worksite fall case that presented challenging issues establishing liability. Randy took on this difficult assignment, researched it thoroughly, and wrote a strong report which demonstrated that the defendant violated a number OSHA regulations. Randy s opinions aligned seamlessly with those a structural engineer I also retained. Randy defended his opinions well in his deposition, and we were able to achieve a successful outcome for the client due in part to his hard work. I would recommend Randy for any expert assignment involving OSHA.. Brian Katz, Katz Law Firm, 2226 Broadway, Suite 1, P.O. Box 2903, Paducah, KY , O , C , brian@brianskatz.com 2

3 McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie, & Kirkland (Defense) Ms. Kembra Sexton Taylor, Lexington, KY. I have worked with Randy over 20 years. He is the consummate safety pressional, highly skilled, pressional, and well-respected. With his experience and expertise, he is uniquely qualified to assist the legal pressional in investigating workplace accidents. His reports are thorough, timely, and cost-effective. Randy is an extremely effective witness and can advise attorneys on all safety aspects cases. I highly recommend his invaluable services. Kembra Sexton Taylor, McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie, & Kirkland, 300 Whitaker Bank Building, PO Box 1100, Frankfort, KY , O , F , taylor@mmlklaw.com McCoy & Sparks, PLLC (Plaintiff) \ Mr. Keith Sparks, Esq., Bardstown, KY. "Randy Gray is a true pressional. He understands OSHA inside and out. He testified at trial for us and explained the regulations in a way that the jurors understood and appreciated. When I need an expert on an OSHA issue, Randy will be my first call, no doubt." Keith Sparks, Esq., McCoy & Sparks, PLLC., 212 W. Stephen Foster Ave., Bardstown, KY , O , C l, msparks@mccoysparks.com Ms. Michelle Sparks, Esq., Bardstown, KY. With Randy s expert testimony on the applicability OSHA and OSHA s standards I was able to establish negligence per se in my case and ultimately receive a jury award $4.7 million dollars. Randy was prompt and pressional and always accessible during the trial process. Randy s credentials are above reproach and I would highly recommend him to my fellow litigators. Michelle Sparks, Esq., McCoy & Sparks, PLLC., 212 W. Stephen Foster Ave., Bardstown, KY , O , C , msparks@mccoysparks.com Nordloh Law Office (Plaintiff) \ Mr. Chris Nordloh, Esq., Covington, KY. "My firm was retained to represent a roer who fell 20 to the frozen ground from a residential ro pitch. Randy was involved from the outset the case to assist in making threshold factual determinations affecting employer employee relationships and the applicability state and federal safety regulations. Randy met with the client and conducted on-site inspections and safety equipment inspections, which proved to probative and conclusive the liability assessment. I would not have been able to represent my client as effectively as I did without Randy s expertise grounded in a lifetime experience. I was able to argue negligence per se as a direct result Randy s expert report. I will hire Randy in the future and recommend him to anyone who needs a safety expert. Mr. Chris Nordloh, 303 Court Street, Room 307, Covington, Kentucky 41011, O , cnordloh@kentencoatty.com, Note: Mr. Nordloh has new employment information. Formerly, Nordloh Law Office, PLLC, 28 West Fifth Street, Covington, KY, 42011, O , F , C , chrisnordloh@nordlohlaw.com 3

4 Robert John and Associates (Plaintiff) Mr. Daniel Barfield, Evansville, IN. I have worked with Randy Gray on two occasions and his input was absolutely crucial in helping me to resolve two extremely difficult cases. His vast knowledge and responses have been key for me to win my cases. Randy knows the OSHA standards that were applicable to my cases. I highly recommend his services, and I will use the services again. Please contact me if you have any questions. Daniel Barfield, Esq., Robert John and Associates, 319 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN O C , dan@rjohnlaw.com Rhoads & Rhoads (Plaintiff) Katherine H. Reardon, Owensboro, KY. Randy Gray is a highly qualified occupational safety expert. He is very knowledgeable, responsive, and pleasant to work with. I recently worked with him on a case that had some very unique facts. He was a real asset to our case, and I believe his detailed report was instrumental in reaching a favorable settlement in the matter. Katherine H. Reardon, Esq., Rhoads & Rhoads, P.S.C., 115 East Second Street, Suite 100, P.O. Box 2023, Owensboro, Kentucky 42302, O F katie@rhoadsandrhoads.com, Mr. Kyle LaMar, Owensboro, KY. Randy s was work fantastic and really added a lot value. His investigation was complete and his report was very thorough. His performance while being deposed was even better. The way he explained complex OSHA regulations in laymen s terms made the defense attorneys realize how credible he would be testifying in front a jury. Kyle LaMar, Esq., Rhoads & Rhoads, P.S.C., 115 East Second Street, Suite 100, P.O. Box 2023, Owensboro, Kentucky 42302, O F , kyle@rhoadsandrhoads.com, Roush & Stilz, P.S.C. (Plaintiff) Mr. Kash Stilz, Covington, KY. Randy was highly recommended to me by a colleague in western Kentucky. He did not disappoint. He possessed all the qualities I look for in an expert; accessibility, expertise, integrity, and honesty. When the next case that comes through my door with a safety issue I will be consulting with Grayhawk Safety and Randy Gray. W. Kash Stilz, Jr., Attorney, Roush & Stilz, P.S.C., 19 West Eleventh Street, Covington, Kentucky , O , F , kash@roushandstilzlaw.com 4

5 Sales, Tillman, Wallbaum, Catlett & Satterley, PLLC (Plaintiff) Mr. Robert Catlett, Louisville, KY. Randy is extremely knowledgeable the OSHA regulations and how they apply to an accident scene. He was a most effective witness and capable explaining the complex regulations in simple terms so the jury could understand them. Robert Bob Catlett, Sales, Tillman, Wallbaum, Catlett & Satterley, PLLC, 325 West Main Street, 1900 Waterfront Plaza, Louisville, KY 40202, O F , bcatlett@jstwlaw.com U sellis & Kitchen, PSC (Defense) Mr. Rod Mayer, Louisville, KY. "I have worked in Kentucky workers' compensation cases, both with and against Randy. I have always found him to be prepared, knowledgeable about the issues and pressional. In the most recent case that I worked with Randy his prior experience as an OSHA Compliance Officer and knowledge OSHA Regulations helped us to build a credible defense to a difficult safety violation claim in which the employer had previously paid an OSHA citation. His contributions in constructing this defense were invaluable." Rod Mayer, 600 East Main Street, Suite 100, Louisville, Kentucky 40202, O , C , F , rmayer@uselliskitchenlaw.com Whitlow, Roberts & Straub, PLLC (Defense) Construction Referrals Mr. Tom Miller, Paducah, KY. "As a litigation consultant, Randy Gray provided outstanding credentials, accurate advice, timely and thorough work, and a strong written product. We look forward to working with him again." Tom Miller, Whitlow, Roberts & Straub, PLLC, Old National Bank Building, 300 Broadway, P.O. Box 995, Paducah, KY , O , F , TMILLER@whitlow-law.com Swift & Staley Electrical Contractors, Inc. Mr. Steve Nichols, Paducah, KY. Swift and Staley Electrical Contractors, Inc, hired Randy Gray, President Grayhawk Safety and Health Consulting Company in regards to a recent OSHA citation. Through his diligence, he was able to get the citation completely deleted from our records. At the time, we were working with another safety and health consulting firm and had spent a large amount money for their services and lawyer fees. The result was they had gone as far as they could go and our only option was to accept OSHA s judgment and pay the fines. After we met and hired Randy and he had a chance to look at the case, he was able to present a response to OSHA and outline all the reasons why the citation was not valid. A short time later, OSHA withdrew their citation. Without Randy, this would not have been the case. Steve Nichols, President/CEO, Swift and Staley Electrical Contractors, Inc, 532 Milliken Road, Paducah, KY 42003, O , F , snichols@swiftandstaley.com 5

6 Manufacturing Referrals Automated Direct Mail Ms. LaDonna Sparks, Murray, KY. "I first contacted Randy Gray Grayhawk Safety concerning an issue we were having with our previous safety consultant. Upon further conversation, I decided to hire Grayhawk Safety and use them as our present safety team. Randy came on site and completed a thorough evaluation our company and found many things that were not accurate from the last company. I have been very pleased with the way things have progressed and feel confident that we now are in full compliance with OSHA rules and regulations. It is no longer a guessing game." LaDonna Sparks, President, Automated Direct Mail, 1410 N 12th St., Suite G Murray, KY Toll-Free: (800) O , F , ladonna@automateddirectmail.com Brokering Solutions Ms. Renee Isaacs, Glasgow, KY. In the last year that I have worked with Randy, President & CEO. I have found him to be an invaluable source extensive knowledge regarding OSHA regulations. He has gone to great lengths to help prepare our company for OSHA inspections, teach correct safety procedures and follow up on important reviews. I would definitely recommend Randy every time to fellow business owners. Renee Isaacs, President, Brokering Solutions, LLC., 50 Aberdeen Drive, Glasgow, KY 42141, O , F , reneeisaacs@mchsi.com, brokeringsolutions@brokeringsolutions.com, Calvert City Metals and Alloys, Inc., CCMA Ms. Rebecca Wood, Calvert City, KY. "Randy has extensive knowledge and experience from his years with KOSHA. He uses that experience while looking at the entire picture from multiple angles and realizes that sometimes you have to balance competing hazards. He was very pleasant to work with and would definitely do business with him again." Rebecca Wood, CSP, EHS Manager, 3A Composites USA, P.O. Box 507, 208 W. 5 th St., Benton, KY , O , C , F , Rebecca.Wood@3acomposites.com Note: Ms. Rebecca Wood, CSP, Safety Manager, CC Metals and Alloys, LLC, P.O. Box 217, 1542 North Main St., Calvert City, KY 42029, O , F , C , rwood@ccmetals.com 6

7 Collier Funeral Home and Keepsake Monuments Mr. Mitchell Lee, Benton, KY. "After purchasing Collier Funeral Home, I contacted Randy Gray asking him to come perform an OSHA Audit. Since 2009, Grayhawk Safety and Health Consulting Company has conducted annual audits for Collier Funeral Home and Keepsake Monuments. Randy Gray is very knowledgeable concerning OSHA regulations and he created a very detailed report his findings. His report will prepare you with helpful information on dealing with an OSHA compliance inspection. Another benefit hiring Randy, he provides the necessary training for my staff, and vital work related experiences that makes the training interesting keeping everyone engaged and alert. I would highly recommend Grayhawk Safety and Health Consulting Company to anyone needing assistance with OSHA related matters." Daramic, Inc. Mitchell Lee, President, Collier Funeral Home, 211 W. Fifth Street, Benton, KY 42025, O , C , mlee@collierfuneralhome.com Ms. Amanda Masterson, Charlotte, NC. Mr. Gray provided a compliance inspection to ensure OSHA compliance at my previous employer, Daramic, LLC, located in Corydon, IN. The experience was very positive. Mr. Gray worked closely with us and provided a very detailed report, complete with photographs, showing areas improvement and fering advice, as well as pointing out the positive aspects the safety program. Mr. Gray presented a very positive and easy to work with attitude during the entire process. I would certainly recommend his work and will use him again in the future. Amanda L. Masterson, CSP, OHSE Specialist, Amcor Shelbyville,, 6850 Midland Industrial Drive, Shelbyville, KY 40065, O , C , amanda.masterson@amcor.com, Note: Ms. Masterson has new employment information. Ms. Amanda L. Masterson, CSP, Environmental, Health and Safety Manager, Genpak, LLC, Wilmar Blvd, PO Box 7847, Charlotte, NC 28241, , amasterson@genpak.com Mr. Brian Thompson, Owensboro, KY. "Randy is extremely easy to work with and always responds promptly in providing his services. There aren't many pressional out there that have the experience and knowledge that he possesses. We first solicited his services in performing a mock OSHA inspection at our facility. The experience went well, we received the desired results, and we have continued to reach out to him to help with evaluating various aspects our facility's safety program." Brian Thompson, ESH Manager, Daramic North America Operations, Daramic, LLC., 5525 US 60 East, Owensboro, Kentucky 42303, O , bthompson@daramic.com 7

8 Gerdau Ameristeel Mr. Mickey Hughes, Calvert City, KY. Randy was retained to consult with our company; Gerdau Ameristeel, Calvert City, KY, on Lockout, Tagout and try out. We needed clarification the lockout tagout exceptions rule for production. Randy's vast experience and knowledge guided us easily through this transformation. The results have been a safer environment for all our employees. I would highly recommend his services to anyone. Mickey Hughes, Safety/Environmental Manager, Gerdau Ameristeel, 1035 Shar-Cal Road, Calvert City, KY. O , mhughes@gerdauameristeel.com. Note: Gerdau closed its Calvert City, KY operations facility. Eddyville State Penitentiary Mr. Vance Lockhart, Eddyville, KY. I found Randy and his team knowledgeable, dedicated and above all willing to lend any assistance possible before, during, and after our facility, the Eddyville State Penitentiary, retained Grayhawk Safety and Health Consulting Company to perform an on-site third party safety review. During my last seven years dealing with various other safety pressionals, Randy has been the only one I have personally dealt with that provided follow-up assistance and advice anytime I needed him on a prompt reliable basis. I continue to highly recommend Grayhawk Safety for anyone needing safety related assistance on their work site. Vance Lockhart, 266 Water Street, Eddyville, KY 42038, C X 277, F Fax, Vance.Lockhart@ky.gov. Pennyrile Area Development District (PADD) Mr. Roy Bruner, Hopkinsville, KY. I was made aware a possible safety issue in one our Senior Citizens Centers. It was suggested that there could be some liability on the part our agency should OSHA be called in because an accident. After a brief search, I discovered Grayhawk Safety and Health Consulting Company. Randy Gray came to the center and performed a full inspection. Upon review, he pointed out many areas that needed to be addressed. In addition, he provided me with a wealth documentation, procedures and suggestions that I could use at the center. I would recommend Grayhawk Safety and Health Consulting Company to anyone in business who may not be aware the huge volume OSHA regulations that we are expected to comply with. Roy Brunner, Deputy Director, Pennyrile Allied Community Services, Inc., 1100 S. Liberty St., Hopkinsville, KY 42240, O , F , C , roy.b@pacsky.org 8

9 Training Referrals The Robert Dietrick Company Mr. Mark R. DeWeese, Indianapolis, IN. "We hired Randy to provide an OSHA 10 and 30- hour training for a large group our mechanics. The key to these types training is to keep the audience involved and engaged in order for them to enhance the way they work and to instill the best Safety Culture possible. Randy accomplished that and more. I am certified to give the same training, but needed Randy's help due to my schedule. As a casual observer Randy's class, I personally walked away with additional knowledge the Standard that allows me to apply it to our business structure. I have since consulted with Randy on other opportunities and his follow-up and detail are second to none! I intend to continue to use Randy in the future." Mark R. DeWeese, Operations Manager and Safety Director, Robert Dietrick Company, Inc., 9051 Technology Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46038, O X 2122, mark@rdco.com. LBL Operations, LLC, Div. Swift & Staley Mechanical Contractor Mr. Howard Smith, OM, Golden Pond, KY., Randy Gray has done an exceptional job in helping us with our on-site safety and health issues. We recognized the need to provide our employees with the OSHA 10 and 30-hour training in both construction and general industry. Without exception, Randy s training has been by far the best work related training we have ever had. He kept the employees fully engaged in the training process, and he is able to explain and elaborate on what is otherwise considered to be painfully boring power point presentations. Randy s twenty-five (25) plus years investigating multiple fatal and non-fatal accidents, as well as, his many years observing on-site observations in countless types construction and manufacturing settings gives him the ability to make his training go well beyond in demonstrating to the employees how to understand and identify hazardous conditions, and to avoid them to prevent costly lost time accidents. We highly recommend, and we encourage you to call Grayhawk for all your occupational safety and health issues. There may be other safety and health consulting firms you can call for your employee s occupational training, but rarely do they have the vast amount real work related experiences to keep the employees involved that they will learn and remember. No other person or consulting firm fering the OSHA 10 and 30-hour construction and general industry will even come close to what Grayhawk fers. Howard Smith, Operations Manager, LBL Operations, LLC, Div. Swift & Staley Mechanical Contractors, 383 Maintenance Road, Road, Golden Pond, KY 42111, O , C , howard.smith@swiftstaelyinc.com, Note: LBL Operations, LLC., was not awarded the government services contact; therefore, their contact information is no longer valid. 9

10 Vectren Corporation Mr. Bill McDowell, Newburgh, IN., Randy Gray was my instructor for my OSHA General Industry Train the Trainer Course at Eastern Kentucky University in Randy is very knowledge the OSHA Standards, and other safety related issues. Randy gave me the confidence that I needed to be a successful safety pressional. I have used Randy as a resource on several occasions and he has been very helpful by researching issues that I had difficulty finding. Bill McDowell, STS, CHST, Safety Consultant, Vectren Corporation, AB Brown Generating Station, O , C , bmcdowell@vectren.com 10

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