That reminds me of the time I yelled "Don't put your hand" . .. . but it was to late. One of my Carpenters shot a 16 penny nail through 3 of his fingers. The nail went under index, over middle and under ring fingers. Took him to ER and x-ray showed it missed all 3 bones, thankfully.

Doc shot him up with Lidocaine and grabbed a pair of plyers. I helped hold his arm down while the Doc climbed ontop of the table and literally had to yank the nail out.

He was back at work the next day with a swollen hand. I kept him away from the nail gun until his hand was better.

I am glad you have your fingers. That was a close call.

Trax