diff --git a/code/modules/mining/equipment/explorer_gear.dm b/code/modules/mining/equipment/explorer_gear.dm
index f99b8ade2ed..7aea6835aff 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/equipment/explorer_gear.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/equipment/explorer_gear.dm
@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@
 	name = "explorer gas mask"
 	desc = "A military-grade gas mask that can be connected to an air supply."
 	icon_state = "gas_mining"
+	flags_cover = MASKCOVERSEYES | MASKCOVERSMOUTH
 	visor_flags = BLOCK_GAS_SMOKE_EFFECT | MASKINTERNALS
 	visor_flags_inv = HIDEFACIALHAIR
 	visor_flags_cover = MASKCOVERSMOUTH