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Table XVa—Scaffolding Accidents, by Age-groups*

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

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Number of Accidents (Calendar Tears). Age-group. 1945. 1946. 1947. 16 to 20 9 10 7 21 to 24 10 5 25 to 34 27 16 29 35 to 44 21 8 17 45 to 54 16 10 13 55 and above 16 11 10 Not stated .. .. 1 1 4 Total 100 56 85 * These are preliminary figures only.

Number of Accidents (Calendar Years). 194:5. 1946. 1947. Fixed machinery 8 5 8 Poisonous or corrosive substances .. .. 1 Fall of persons .. .. .. .. 24 25 32 Stepping on or striking against fixed objects .. 8 4 5 Falling or otherwise moving objects .. .. 5 5 3 Handling of objects 37 9 27 Hand-tools 16 5 6 Miscellaneous 1 3 4 Total 100 56 85 * These are preliminary figures only.