THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BESIDE THE MINER OPERATOR IN THE 6 RIGHT PLACE, WATCHING HIM CUT UP A ROCK THAT HAD FALLEN IN THE FACE AREA. WHILE WATCHING A PIECE OF ROCK CAME FROM THE RIPPER HEAD AND STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT EYE. HE RECIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION AND WORKED RESTRICTED DUTY FOR 3 DAYS.