Workmen's Compensation t 



Comparison of Accidents and their Costs: 



laSklli 1955-56 



Accidents No> Costs No. Posts 



1. Axe Accidents 64 $4,077. 



2. Falls 66 7,473. 



3. Eye Injuries 36 470. 



4. Allergies 23 556. 



The fire season in 1955-56 was extremely serious 

 and may account for the increase in accidents. 



During the peak period of employment, July and 

 August, the number of employees on Department pay lists was 

 double that of the peak period for the preceding year. 

 Because of the extreme fire season and the increase in number 

 of personnel the accident total doubled. 



The increase in the accident rate was 6.26^ and 

 the increase in number of accidents was 455, compared with 

 the preceding year. 



The average cost of a claim was $73.00. 



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