Creek Valley Paper Mill has a poor safety track record, with many accidents resulting in injuries to employees working in various areas of the company. From a financial standpoint, a reason the company should take action to reduce accidents and improve workplace safety is that an $\_\_\_\_\_\_$ increases the cost of workers$$ compensation programs.

Creek Valley Paper Mill has a poor safety track record, with many accidents resulting in injuries to employees working in various areas of the company. From a financial standpoint, a reason the company should take action to reduce accidents and improve workplace safety is that an $\_\_\_\_\_\_$ increases the cost of workers$$ compensation programs.

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