NDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO): For the second consecutive year, Indiana's overall nonfatal workplace injury and illness rate has reached a historic low.

Monday afternoon, the Indiana Department of Labor (IDOL) released its annual nonfatal workplace injury and illness report for 2013. It showed that Indiana's nonfatal injury and illness rate is 3.8 injuries or illnesses per 100 full-time workers.

“Two consecutive years of historically low workplace injuries and illnesses proves that we are taking the necessary steps to make sure Hoosiers across the state are safe at work,” said Governor Mike Pence. “I applaud the Indiana Department of Labor for their commitment and focus on employer and employee safety so we can continue to raise the bar on workplace wellbeing.”

This is the lowest recorded rate since the Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses began in 1992.

“Here in Indiana, we are seeing a culture shift with managers and employees actively taking ownership of their workplace safety and health programs,” said Indiana Department of Labor Commissioner Rick J. Ruble. “The Indiana Department of Labor remains committed to continuing the progress we see today in the years to come.”

Some findings in the 2013 report include:

· The overall state non-fatal injury and illness rate for 2013 is 3.8 injuries or illnesses per 100 full-time workers, the lowest rate since the SOII report was introduced in its current form in 1992. The 2013 rate represents a one-year decline of five percent from the 2012 rate.

· The agriculture industry experienced the greatest one-year decline in non-fatal worker injuries and illnesses, 50 percent.

· Eleven of eighteen major Indiana industry categories experienced a reduction in non-fatal worker injuries and illnesses in 2013.