THOMAS M. CHARLES

162 King Road
Ashcamp, KY. 41512

Phone: 1-606-639-6333

Twenty four years experience with the Department of Labor as a coal mining safety/health inspector in underground and surface mining. Special skills in coal mine safety and health, in accident prevention, and environment health hazards recognition and control. Developed plans for safe work practice and training. Good communication skills with employers to achieve a safer work environment. Ability to apply rules, regulations and provide detailed documentation.

1996-2002

U.S. Department of Labor MSHA, Pikeville, Ky.
Ventilation Specialist

• Developed and implemented mine ventilation Plans to control respirable Dust, Methane and ventilation.
  CO2 monitoring systems/CO2 emissions.
• Worked with High Risk Coal Mines, Mines liberating Methane, mines with low oxygen, etc.
• Received four Highly Effective performance awards from U.S. Department of Labor
• Appeared In court numerous times as expert witness
• Retired June 7th 2002, GS 12 step 10

1984-1996

U.S. Department of Labor MSHA, Elkhorn City, Ky.
Coal Mine Inspector

• Worked with companies to develop safe procedures for safe, healthful and efficient mining on equipment
• Developed noise and dust control Plans and procedures.
• Conducted special investigations
• Performed audits
• Accident investigations.
• Earned an Outstanding Performance Award.
• Promoted to District Ventilation specialist.

1980-1984

U.S. Department of Labor MSHA, Whitesburg, Ky.
Coal Mine Inspector

• Resident inspector at Scotia mining operation
• Volunteer work assisting training of mine rescue teams in the area which resulted in the Scotia team winning state award

1984-1979

U.S. Department of Labor M.S.H.A. Harlan, KY.
Coal Mine Inspector

• September 16, 1979 employed as a coal mine inspector trainee, GS-9.

1979-1968

Industry work history.

• U.S. Steel, Lynch Ky. 1979-1970, worked as a, roof bolter, shuttle car driver, repairman, miner helper, continuous miner operator, production section foreman, and service shift foreman.
• Worked at several different coal mines
• Worked at a rock quarry 1970-1968
• Operated all sorts of equipment, coal trucks, end-loaders, rail equipment, etc.

• Certified Fire Fighter
• Certified Mine Foreman
• Certified Mine Rescue Judge
• Certified Energy Response for Hazardous Material