# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220022240137` · 07/25/2002 · Normandy Midas Operations Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Normandy Mining Limited
- **Operator:** Normandy Midas Operations Inc
- **Mine:** [2602314](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602314)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE TOOK HIS SAFETY GLASSES OFF BECAUSE THEY WERE WET AND DIRTY AND HE SAID HE WANTED TO SEE BETTER. HE WAS HELPING THE JUMBO OPERATOR INSTALL GROUND SUPPORT USING 3"" X 3"" WIRE MESH 6' X 10' WHEN A ROCK CAME OUT OF THE 18 FOOT BACK STRIKING HIM IN HIS EYE RUPTURING HIS GLOBE.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*