Workmen's Compensation; 



Comparison of Accidents and their costs up to March 31, 

 1954 as to March 31, 1955. 



1953-54 1954-55 



Accidents No» Costs No. Costs 



1. Axe Accidents 62 $3,000 64 $4,077 



2. Falls 70 11,936 66 7,473 



3. Eye Injuries 29 1,085 36 470 



4. Allergies 15 569 23 556 



There have been 39 fewer accidents than in the last 

 fiscal year, and the average cost per claim has been decreased 

 by $9.45. 



The fire season was much lighter than in the preceding 

 year, resulting in fewer accidents attributable to fire fighting. 



Average cost of claims was $69.25. 



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