Training Manager
Resume:
Buckhannon, WV *****
Phone: 304-***-****(Cell)
304-***-**** (Work Direct Private)
***********@*****.***
Harrison ‘Ty’ Coleman
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Birth date: January 11, 1960
Age: 51
Marital Status: Married
Children: 2/Grown
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 290lbs
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Currently owner and General manager of Coleman Mine Safety Training LLC. I
provide mine safety and consulting services to several coal companies . In addition,
I provide consulting and training services to litigation consultants in connection
with mine safety laws. I also provide Human Rescource services to Coal company as
well.
I have over 34 years experience in the mining industry in both surface and
underground mining and I am an former mine safety official for the state of WV
with over 11 years experience in various roles,mine inspector, safety instructor,
special investigator.
International Coal Group
1 Edmiston Way, Suite 211
Buckhannon, WV 26201
July 2005 to 03-07-2010
Formerly my job assignment and area of responsibility was that of Corporate
Training Coordinator and Employee Development for the WV and MD Mining
operations. These operations encompass surface coal production, underground coal
production and preparation plant facilities... The Safety Department which I
supervise is currently made up one assistant manager and six Safety Directors. My
primary responsibility is that of managing the ICG “Safe Choices” safety program
that emphasizes accident prevention, regulatory compliance with both health and
safety issues. I am also charged with mine planning oversight as it pertains to safety
in the following areas mine emergency operations, roof control, fire fighting, mine
rescue training, ventilation plans, dust and noise control these are to name just a few
. I am also responsible for overseeing accident investigations, and violation
reduction along with violation conferences .I am directly responsible for training
our current supervisory and hourly staff in the area of employment development,
such as operator training, supervisory training, and communications training. In
addition, I have an extensive background in mine emergency operations and
education and training program development. I have 34 years mining experience in
both underground, conventional, continuous, long wall, & surface mining,mountain
top removal, contour,Highwall mining. I have 11 years experience as a state official
as underground WV mine inspector, safety instructor & administrator. I was an
adjunct instructor at the National Mine Academy for the department of Labor
(MSHA) were I was instructor that was instrumental in mine emergency operations
training,& special investigations training to name a few . I have an extensive
background in msha and state inspection procedures, special investigations and
instruction thereof.
Massey Energy (Marfork Coal Company and
Progress Coal
04-2000 to 7-2005 Progress Coal Company, Edwight Mining,
Endurance Mining)
Professional Safety Director, Safety Manager and
Human Resource Director.
Responsible for overseeing the implementation and adherence to
Massey Energy’s Safety Policy, as well as state and federal
regulations and for the training of each person pursuant thereof. I
am also primarily responsible for designing the following training
programs: Advanced Apprentice Miner Training; Underground,
Surface and Preparation Plant Supervisory Training pursuant to
Pre-Shift / On-Shift examination and the Initial Coal Truck Driver
Training. In addition, I have also developed accident prevention
programs and follow-up procedures pursuant to post-accident
investigation. Also, I am responsible for state and federal violation
conferences and legal cases resulting from enforcement actions. I
also was directly responsible for designing, submitting and
implementing all high wall miner retrieval plans for Massey
Energy. I am responsible for identifying, interviewing, processing
and training of surface and underground coal miners, both
experienced and entry-level.
1994 to WV Office of Miners Health Safety and
Training
1615 Washington Street East
4.2.2000
Charleston, WV 25311-2126
Administrator
Responsible for State grants program, Mine Rescue Contests, Mine
Rescue Operations, Certification and Training Program job Safety
Analysis, Training Board Meetings, Attending informal meetings
(MSHA) to coordinate state’s training and enforcement activities
with that of MSHA (Please see attached copy of ‘Current
Accomplishments’). All duties were performed on a state level.
1989 to WV Office of Miners Health Safety and Training
891 Stewart Street
1994
Welch, WV 24801-2311
Administrator / Safety Instructor
Responsible for State grants program, Mine Rescue Contests, Mine
Rescue Operations, Certification and Training Program job Safety
Analysis, Training Board Meetings, Attending informal meetings
(MSHA) to coordinate state’s training and enforcement activities
with that of MSHA (Please refer to copies marked ‘Safety
Instructors Job Description’ and ‘Letter of Explanation’). All
duties were performed on a regional level.
1985 to Virginia Crews Coal Company
P.O. Box 727
1989
Iaeger, WV 24844
Fireboss Foreman
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a continuous
miner section, overseeing the care and upkeep of a ventilating
circuit and making sure all persons under my care were performing
their jobs safely.
1981 to Safety Systems Limited
1989 P.O. Box 141
Premier, WV 24878
Owner / Operator
Responsible for addressing health and safety issues for coal
operators on a contractual basis. Providing services such as
comprehensive safety programs, annual retraining, supervisory
training, attending assessment conference hearings and dust and
noise surveys.
1980 to Low Ash Coal Company, Inc.
Iaeger, WV
1985
Equipment Operator
Responsible for supervising the safe and efficient production of
coal utilizing the continuous mining method, overseeing that
persons under my care performed their work in a safe and efficient
manner in accordance with state and federal law.
EDUCATION:
Welch High School
Welch, WV 24801
1974 – 1978
Diploma: Vocational / College Prep. / Mining
Vivian Mining Academy
Vivan, WV 24891
1975 – 1977
Length of Training: 1 year
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV 24701
1975 – 1984
Mining Engineering (Credits and Credentials attached)
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 26205
1990 - 1995
Mining Engineering (Credits and Credentials attached)
National Mine Academy
Beckley, WV
1980 – 2001
Mining Engineering
REFERENCES:
Mr. Fred B. Stinson
Inspector-at-Large
WV Office of Miners Health Safety and Training
891 Stewart Street
Welch, WV 24801
Phone: 304-***-****
Mr. Ron Harris
Safety Instructor
WV Office of Miners Safety and Training
891 Stewart Street
Welch, WV 24801
Home: 304-***-****
Mr. William “Bill” Tolliver
Manager of Safety
Consolidation Coal Co.
P.O. Box 1289
Bluefield, WV 24605
Phone: 304-***-****
Mr. Drexel Short
Senior Vice President
Massey Energy Company
315 70th Street
Charleston, WV 25304
Phone: 304-***-****
Mr. Chris Adkins
Chief
Massey Energy Company
125 Hurricane Branch Road
Chapmanville, WV 25508
Phone: 304-***-****
Mr. Tom Meikle
President
Progress Coal Company
Edwight Mining Company
P.O. Box 609
Uneeda, WV 25205
Phone: 1-304- 595-1870
Preston White, Training Specialist
Educational Field Services/MSHA
110 Gott Rd.
Princeton, WV 24740
Edwin P. Brady, Acting Superintendent
National Mine Health and Safety Academy
1301 Airport Rd.
Beaver, WV 25813
Thomas Kessler, Special Assistant Educational Policy and Development
1100 Wilson Blvd.
RM 2102
Arlington, VA 22209-3939
Jeffrey A. Duncan, Director
Educational Policy and Development
1100 Wilson Blvd.
RM 2102
Arlington, VA 22209-3939
Thomas MacLeod, Training Specialist
1100 Wilson Blvd.
RM 2145
Arlington, VA 22209-3939
Jim Bowman, Mine Safety and Health Specialist
MSHA District 4
100 Bluestone Rd.
Mt. Hope, WV 25880
Rich Kline, Assistant District Manager
MSHA District 4
100 Bluestone Rd.
Mt. Hope, WV 25880
Sharon Cook, Training Specialist
Educational Field Services/MSHA
MSHA District 4
PO Box 790
Uneeda, WV 25205
Linda Davis, MSHA State Grants Program Manager
MSHA/DOL
Denver Federal Center
PO Box 25367
Denver, CO 80225
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CURRENT JOB ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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FOR WV OFFICE OF MINERS’ HEALTH
SAFETY AND TRAINING
(AS OF FEBRUARY 2, 2001)
The following is a list of administrative, supervisory and technical
accomplishments that I have been responsible for from September 1989 through January
2001.
1. I wrote the standard operating procedures manual for the state grants program,
which is now being utilized as a national format. Also, I developed and
implemented the shot firers study guide.
2. I review this manual with all interested parties, i.e.: Safety Instructors, MSHA
grant officials and Industry personnel.
3. I wrote a certification procedure manual for the state grants program covering all
twenty-seven certification categories along with tracking and record keeping for
each.
4. I developed the computer tracking and reporting criteria of all state grant activities
and briefed the necessary personnel concerning the implementation of each facet
thereof.
5. I have attended the training board meetings and have developed the following
training materials: Truck Maintenance Program, Hazardous Material Program
and Tree Cutter Program (just to name a few). Also, I was the guest speaker at
several of the meetings regarding certification and training of West Virginia Coal
Miners.
6. I worked closely with MSHA grant officials concerning all facets of state grant
applications, i.e.: Program Development, Submittal Revisions, Ranking and
Implementation and Deficiency Applications. I was also responsible for
preparing and submitting the Quarterly Technical Report for the state grants. I
wrote and developed the contractor 8-hour training program, which is now
utilized on a national basis.
7. In September 1993, I was charged by the agency with the primary responsibilities
of technical liaison for the state grants programs and state mine rescue team
training and development. I was also charged with Mine Emergency Operations
coordinator of the WV Office of Miners Health Safety and Training. I wrote the
1993 through 2001 state grants initial submittal. Since that time I have developed
special applications for residual monies for supervisory training and SCRS
training to name a few. I have also prepared the regular grants request to MSHA
since that time. I have met each and every deadline concerning the state grants
programs.
8. I developed and implemented the Job Safety Analyst program and personally
trained the Safety Analysts.
9. I have evaluated mine accident and injury data and developed application
methods to address the problem areas. Some of this was accomplished by
implementing surface haulage seminars and small coal mine operator’s seminars.
10. As a member of Welch Post #1 & 5 of the National Mine Rescue Association and
an Officer (Treasurer) I was responsible for coordinating the annual mine rescue
and bench contest for five years (1989 through 1994). Also, I have been
responsible as a Mine Rescue Judge, Bench Judge, Contest Director and EMT
coordinator.
11. I have attached my credential for mine rescue, which includes: Mine Rescue
Instructor, Mine Rescue Team Member, BG174A Level 2 Technician, Bio-marine
Technician, Industrial Scientific Maintenance and Calibration Technician and
West Virginia University Mine Fire Safety Expert. In part of 1993 and 1994 I was
solely responsible for coordinating, developing and the scheduling and practice
sessions of the State Mine Teams. In addition, I am a Certified Mine Safety
Professional (Certification # 219).
12. At the state level, I have been charged to coordinate the activities of the ten other
safety instructors and to direct the office activities of such.
13. Under my direction the West Virginia Office of Miners Health Safety and
Training has developed several award winning training materials such as the
‘Save your Back’ video and the Electrical Retraining panel boards.
14. I was awarded first place award in the National Instructors Conference in the
Mixed Media content 2007 at the national Mine Academy.
If you have any questions regarding this overview, please feel free to contact me. I am
looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours in Safety,
H. Ty Coleman, C.M.S.P.
Mining Certifications
H. Ty Coleman
Current Mining Certifications:
M.S.H.A
1. CH-Gas Detection
2. GB- Required Person Training Certification / Surface
3. IS-Instructor Surface
4. MR-Mine Rescue
5. GA-Required Person Training Certification / Underground
6. IN- Instructor Trainer
7. IU- Instructor Underground
8. Dust & Noise Sampling / Surface & Underground
State of West Virginia Mining Certifications:
1. Underground Mine foreman – cert. # 34208
2. Surface Mine foreman – cert. # S-2425
3. Underground Miner – P-2232-UGA
4. Surface Miner – 4-822-S
5. Gas testing instructor – 34208
6. 80-Hour Underground Apprentice Miner Instructor – U-335
7. 40-Hour Surface Apprentice Miner Instructor – S-303
8. Underground Shot Firer – cert. # 47
9. Mine Rescue Team member –8524
10. Belt Examiner 4-4
11. Mine Rescue Instructor – cert. # 47
12. Emergency Medical Technician – M-016396
13. Certified Mine Safety Professional – License # 219
14. Certified Apprentice Electrician – 2-554
15. Certified Impoundment Inspector / – ***-**-****
16. Surface Blasting Instructor Certification-***-**-****
17. Certified Continuing Education Instructor for State of WV-***-**-****
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