WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION 

 FISCAL YEAR 1955 - 1956 



The accident record for the fiscal year 1955-56 stands 

 alone y vrith no similarity to other years. The fire season 

 from the beginning of April until October was extremely 

 serious. Average cost per claim increased by $3,82 this year* 



Again, as may be noted by past reports, "axes and falls" 

 are still the two major causes of accidents. Axe accidents did 

 move down to second place leaving falls as the greatest single 

 cause of accidents. 



Allergies, this year, were two less in number despite the 

 fact that more men are being engaged in work involving this 

 "occupational hazard". 



There were four deaths during the year, two by drowning, 

 one in a traffic accident and one from a falling tree. 



Workmen's Compensation Board costs for the fiscal year 

 were |106,962.46, 



Average cost of claims was f7S,00o There were 910 

 compensable claims. 



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