Because there are separate workers' compensation programs in place in all fifty states, the process of gathering information about industrial safety across numerous industries that span one or more states can often be a laborious process. With the help of the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI), workers' compensation information from across the United States is now readily available in one centralized database. This online clearinghouse, which is a joint operation of a number of industry stakeholders, collects and analyzes employee injury information from a number of different industries. In addition, the NCCI database offers information and statistics in many other categories related to workers' compensation, including insurance premiums, claims payouts, benefit trends, legislation, and more. Although most of the data offered by NCCI is available on a pay-per-report basis, the organization also offers some industry news and information free as a public service. Check the NCCI website at www.ncci.com for specific reports and cost details.