Boucher v. Namasket Co.

An experienced machinist, familiar with all kinds of textile machinery, examined the belt on which the plaintiff was injured. He testified in part as follows:

“Q. Is there anything about a belt with clipper fasteners that would cause it to grab garments and cause it to pull them toward the belt. A. Yes. ... If the fastener was inserted on one side of the belt more than the other, if not placed in the center and . . . equally divided on each end. Q. What would happen? A. It would leave an opening of greater space on one side of the belt . . . where something might catch in it. Q. Suppose the…