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Table XI. —Scaffolding Accidents, by Age-groups*

Table XII.—Scaffolding Accidents, by Cause of Accident*

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Number of Accidents (Calendar Years). Age-groups. 1945. 1946. 16 to 20 9 10 21 to 24 10 25 to 34 27 ie 35 to 44 21 8 45 to 54 16 10 55 and above 16 11 Not stated 1 1 Total 100 56 * These are preliminary figures only.

Number of Accidents (Calendar Years). Cause. i 1945. 1946. Fixed machinery8 5 Poisonous or corrosive substances 1 Fall of persons 24 25 Stepping on or striking against fixed objects 8 4 Falling or otherwise moving objects 5 5 Handling of object 37 9 Hand tools 18 5 Miscellaneous 1 3 Totals 100 56 ♦ These are preliminary figures only.