# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220052310008` · 08/08/2005 · Boughton Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Walter P Boughton Estate
- **Operator:** Boughton Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [1102820](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102820)
## Narrative

Changing drill bit.  The manufacturer provided no mechanical or procedural way to insure safety.  Operator held the collar up with a piece of wood.  Collar rotated with drill bit, moved off support and fell, hitting operator's thumb.  Thumb required stitches at urgent care facility.

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