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August 8, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Boughton Materials Inc · Struck by falling object

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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