J. Larry Stine, Esq of Wimberly, Lawson, Steckel, Schneider, & Stine, P.C.

Internal Investigations: Methods & Pitfalls for Engineers
Workplace incidents, OSHA inspections, and pre-transaction audits can expose organizations to significant safety, legal, and reputational risk—especially when investigations are rushed or poorly structured. In this practical session, J. Larry Stine, Esq. distills decades of OSHA and compliance experience to show engineers what to do—and what not to do—when an investigation unfolds. You’ll learn how to frame scope and objectives, avoid common biases, document facts defensibly, protect privilege, manage interviews and records, and determine when to involve counsel. Real-world examples illustrate how missteps lead to costly consequences and how disciplined methods safeguard health, safety, and welfare. Ideal for engineers, EHS leaders, managers, contractors, and students seeking actionable investigation playbooks.

Format: ~35–40 minutes + 10–15 minutes Q&A.
Professional Credit: 1.0 PDH (PDUs on request)

Biography:

J. Larry Stine, Esq. is a Senior Principal at Wimberly, Lawson, Steckel, Schneider & Stine, P.C. and a former Region IV Counsel for OSHA in the U.S. Department of Labor’s Solicitor’s Office. Nationally recognized for expertise in OSHA compliance and defense (and wage & hour law), he advises clients ranging from national electrical contractors to manufacturers and construction firms. Larry regularly conducts confidential safety/compliance audits and defends OSHA citations—up to and including appeals at the federal circuit level. He is a co-author of leading compliance texts and a frequent speaker to engineering and industry audiences on investigation strategy, regulatory risk, and pragmatic compliance.

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