Tri-State Geological & MIning Services

Miner Training

Learn About Tri-State Geologic

Our Goal

Mine Training LocationTri-State Geologic & Mining Service LLC was founded to provide a complete range of services in the mining industry.  We are dedicated to providing the best and most affordable training around to miners in Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky.  With more than 30 years of experience in the mining industry, you can count on us.

Read below to learn more about us and qualifications that we hold.

Thomas McLoughlin

Tom McLoughlin – Geologist, M.S

A Bachelor of Science degree was earned while attending Morehead State University at Morehead, Kentucky.  In December of 1979 I completed my Master Thesis in geology at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky.   Then in June 1980 I joined the U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).  I stayed with this agency as a geologist and coal mine inspector/roof control specialist for 28 years in southwestern Virginia.   For approximately 26 years I taught introduction to geology courses at colleges in Cumberland, Kentucky and Wise, Virginia. Since I retired from MSHA in August 2008, I have been teaching coal miner classes both surface and underground for Kentucky, West Virginia and Virginia.  Also, I have served as a consultant to law firms in West Virginia lending advice pertaining to coal mining accidents (personal injuries).

 

Qualifications

  • MSHA Unlimited training certification for both Underground and Surface coal miners Parts 48 and 46
  • Hold instructor certifications for coal miners in West Virginia, Kentucky and Virginia
  • Hold Kentucky Foreman Underground and Surface cards
  • Hold Black Cat cards in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia
  • Geologist, M.S. degree
  • Virginia BCME certified to give Virginia mine foreman continuing educational courses