This rate is the lowest recorded since the data series started in 1972 and continues the downward trend begun in the early 90s. The lower rates were not unexpected given the industry shifts occurring in Alaska's economy, according to Labor Economist Talitha Lukshin. Workplace injury and illness rates vary widely among private sector industries. The public sector, excluding federal employees, posted a rate of 5.9 per 100 full-time workers, continuing a downward trend in the 90s. Incidence rate is the number of injuries and illnesses divided by hours worked, multiplied by base hours of 100 full-time workers.
Private sector covers only wage and salary employees.