Indiana hits record low for nonfatal workplace injuries, illnesses

Keywords Workplace Safety
  • Comments
  • Print
Listen to this story

Subscriber Benefit

As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe Now
0:00
0:00
Loading audio file, please wait.
  • 0.25
  • 0.50
  • 0.75
  • 1.00
  • 1.25
  • 1.50
  • 1.75
  • 2.00

Indiana saw the lowest rate of nonfatal injuries and illnesses in state history in 2023, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Indiana Department of Labor said data from the bureau’s Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, or SOII, show an estimated 2.6 injuries or illnesses per 100 full-time workers in Indiana.

That estimate marks the lowest rate in the Indiana history and the ninth consecutive year the rate has been below 4.0.

“These decreasing rates show how employers across the Hoosier state realize the importance of safety training and its impact in the workplace,” Indiana Department of Labor Commissioner David Redden said in a news release. “We encourage all businesses to continue to follow OSHA safety standards and take advantage of continual safety education for all workers.”

The SOII program was implemented in 1992, and Indiana reached a high of 11.3 injuries or illnesses in 1994. The state has seen a steady 77% decline since then.

Thirteen industries in Indiana saw decreases in their nonfatal injury and illness rates last year, while six saw increases, including agriculture; forestry, fishing and hunting; manufacturing; and transportation and warehousing.

Indiana’s full 2023 SOII data collection report can be found here.

Please enable JavaScript to view this content.

Story Continues Below

Editor's note: You can comment on IBJ stories by signing in to your IBJ account. If you have not registered, please sign up for a free account now. Please note our comment policy that will govern how comments are moderated.

Get the best of Indiana business news. ONLY $1/week Subscribe Now

Get the best of Indiana business news. ONLY $1/week Subscribe Now

Get the best of Indiana business news. ONLY $1/week Subscribe Now

Get the best of Indiana business news. ONLY $1/week Subscribe Now

Get the best of Indiana business news.

Limited-time introductory offer for new subscribers

ONLY $1/week

Cancel anytime

Subscribe Now

Already a paid subscriber? Log In

Get the best of Indiana business news.

Limited-time introductory offer for new subscribers

ONLY $1/week

Cancel anytime

Subscribe Now

Already a paid subscriber? Log In

Get the best of Indiana business news.

Limited-time introductory offer for new subscribers

ONLY $1/week

Cancel anytime

Subscribe Now

Already a paid subscriber? Log In

Get the best of Indiana business news.

Limited-time introductory offer for new subscribers

ONLY $1/week

Cancel anytime

Subscribe Now

Already a paid subscriber? Log In