WC & EL / PART TWO / CLASSIFICATION CODE INTERPRETATIONS

Shall not be assigned to a risk engaged in operations described by another classification unless the operations subject to Code 2089 are conducted as a separate and distinct business.

Code 2089 applies to employers engaged in the preparation of fresh meat and meat products including the handling and slaughtering of livestock.  This classification contemplates pen maintenance.  The dressing, boning and chilling of beef, pork, sheep and calves and the processing of some cuts into meat products fall under this classification.  Some of these processed products are cured hams, smoked tongues and bacon (including bacon slicing), pickled or preserved beef and pork cuts, frankfurters, bologna, etc.  Additional operations covered under this classification are rendering, lard refining, butter substitutes manufacturing, washing of casings, sausage manufacturing, salting of hides, cooking of offal, processing of the viscera and fertilizer manufacturing.  Some of the prepared meats are packed in cans, bottles or jars, sealed, and cooked in vats.

The following clarifies the distinctions between Code 2081 “Butchering” and Code 2089 for classification purposes.  Although both classifications contemplate butchering or slaughtering and the handling of livestock, the packing house classification, This classification, is applied to those employers whose operations involve meat processing beyond the point of cutting, boning and dressing for distribution to customers such as wholesalers, retailers, restaurants and hotels.  To qualify for this classification, the risk’s principal operations must be that of processing meat.  Processing meat includes but is not limited to processes such as smoking or curing hams, bacon manufacturing, pickling or otherwise preserving beef or pork cuts and, in many cases, the packaging of meat products in the form that they will be subsequently sold to the consumer.  Employers that do not process meat as described above but only engage in sausage manufacturing and butchering operations that involve cutting of steaks, chops, roasts and incidental grinding of meat are assigned to Code 2081.

Meat packers – including butchering and handling of livestock

1. Meat products manufacturing such as smoked bacon or ham, frankfurters, bologna, and sausage.  Refer to Code 2095 “Meat Products Mfg. – NOC.”  

2. Slaughtering only – no processing of meats.  Refer to Code 2081 “Butchering.”   

3. Slaughtering of poultry by wholesale or retail dealers.  Refer to Code 8021 “Fish, Poultry or Meat Dealer – Wholesale,” or Code 8031 “Fish, Poultry or Meat Store – Retail.”

Note: Includes mixing of thinners or solvents, but no nitrocellulose manufacturing.

Shall not be assigned to a risk engaged in operations described by another classification unless the operations subject to Code 4558 are conducted as a separate and distinct business.

Code 4558 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing paint such as water-based paint, oil paint, enamel paint, casein paint (used by artists) and other paints including calcimine and whitewash paint. This classification includes manufacturing stains and resin-based varnishes. Raw materials that are used in this process includes such items as pigments, drying oils, binders, resins, solvents and thinners (water or organic liquid such as turpentine).

This classification also applies to color grinding, blending and testing. Applies to operations involving dry materials with no handling of flammable, poisonous, caustic, corrosive or oxidizing materials. Not applicable to the manufacturing of ingredients.

The manufacturing of lacquers or spirit varnishes is also applicable to this lassification. An employer will receive color pigments (powder or liquid), solvents or thinners such as (alcohol, methanol, butyl acetate, xylene), resins, and ester gums. The materials are mixed in vats or tanks according to formula and the ingredients are stirred until the resins are completely dispersed. Lacquer and varnishes are made the same way, however, lacquers contain more inflammable materials.

Spirit varnishes are made from resin or a film forming substance in a solvent that harden by evaporation when applied to surfaces. The varnishes must be made at a temperature below the flash point of the solvents used. The resulting mixtures are then filled into tanks or drums, labeled and shipped to the employer’s customers.

• Brass or copper – powder
• Carbon – dry – grinding
• Caulking materials – putty type
• Chalk
• Clay for floral pots and arrangements
• Colors and pigments – dry mixing and blending
• Flue dust – mix, sift and bag
• Modeling clay
• Paintball manufacturing
• Plastic molded products – metallic powders, oxides, ferrites
• Shellac manufacturing
• Spray paint manufacturing
• Timber or wood preservatives – paints or stains
• Whiting manufacturing

1. Aerosol spray paint bottling – no paint manufacturing.  Refer to Code 2157 “Bottling – NOC & Drivers.”

2. Manufacturing:
   1. Pigment, paint remover or solvent; rust removing components; and nitrocellulose solutions. Refer to Code 4828 “Chemical Blending or Mixing – NOC – All Operations & Drivers” or Code 4829 “Chemical Mfg. – NOC – All Operations & Drivers.”
       

Includes shop operations.

Code 5037 applies to employers painting metal structures exceeding two stories in height.  For commercial structures, a “story” is defined as being 15 feet in height.  Employers remove the old paint and/or rust (if necessary) by means of abrasive blasting.  Some employers prepare and completely enclose the structure or bridge to capture any contaminated waste such as lead and rust.

The painting of metal skeleton framework of buildings exceeding two stories, steel smokestacks, metal towers for power lines, radio and television stations, aircraft beacon towers and observation towers is also contemplated by this classification.

Additionally, this classification applies to painting metal bridges of any size.  The metal structure of the bridge is sandblasted to remove any old paint and rust.  The employer then applies a primer and a coat of paint is then applied to the structure.  This classification applies whether the procedure is conducted from a scaffold or on the roadway of the bridge.  The installation of scaffolding or platforms is inclusive under this classification only if in conjunction with the metal structure or bridge painting operation.

• Fireproofing – spray material onto structural steel during construction    
• Painting steel smokestacks, chimneys – other  

1. Painting of metal storage tanks, fire escapes, staircases, balconies, shutters, window frames or sash.  Refer to Code 5474 “Painting or Decorating – NOC – All Operations to Completion & Drivers.”

Refer to Rule XI – U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act of this Manual for rate basis.

Code 6884 applies to employers engaged in cleaning, scaling and painting ships and ship hulls.  The operations contemplated include cleaning and scaling by means of sandblasting, water blasting and hand-chipping.  Also included within the scope of this classification is the general cleaning, scaling and painting of deck superstructures, lifeboats, decks, smokestacks, cargo holds, water tanks, fuel tanks, etc.  This classification applies to operations performed in dry docks or while the vessel is in the water.

1. Ship painting by specialty contractor.  Refer to Code 5474 “Painting or Decorating – NOC – All Operations to Completion & Drivers.”

2. Cleaning, scaling and painting of ships or hulls – U.S. Act.  Refer to Code 6874F “Painting – Ship Hulls – Coverage Under U.S. Act.”

Refer to Rule XI – U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act of this Manual for rate basis.

Code 6874F applies to employers engaged in cleaning, scaling and painting of ships or ship hulls.  The operations contemplated include cleaning and scaling by means of sandblasting, water blasting and hand-chipping.  Also included within the scope of this classification is the general cleaning, scaling and painting of deck superstructures, lifeboats, decks, smokestacks, cargo holds, water tanks, fuel tanks, etc.  This classification applies to operations performed in dry docks or while the vessel is in the water.

1. Ship painting by specialty contractor.  Refer to Code 5474 “Painting or Decorating – NOC – All Operations to Completion & Drivers.”

2. Cleaning, scaling and painting of ships or hulls – State Act.  Refer to Code 6884 “Painting – Ship Hulls – Coverage Under State Act Only.

Shall not be assigned to a risk engaged in operations described by another classification unless the operations subject to Code 9501 are conducted as separate and distinct businesses.

Code 9501, Code 9549 "Advertising Co.– All Operations to Completion & Drivers," Code 9552 "Sign Erection or Repair – Away From Shop – Not Outdoor Advertising Companies – All Operations to Completion & Drivers," Code 5474 "Painting or Decorating – NOC – All Operations to Completion & Drivers," or Code 5491 "Wallpaper Hanging – All Operations to Completion & Drivers" shall not be assigned to the same job or location.

Code 9501 applies to employers providing painting service to manufacturers, businesses and consumers done in shop.  Employers are commissioned to paint goods manufactured or owned by others.  Usually these items such as sinks, furniture, bathtubs, refrigerators, etc. are made of wood, metal, leather or plastic.  The employer prepares the items by cleaning, degreasing, sanding or wire brushing to remove any unwanted materials such as old paint, dust and grease.  The employer paints them by hand brushing, rolling, spraying or dipping method.  The items are then either cured in an oven or dried through ventilation. 

This classification also contemplates sign painting or lettering in the interior of the customer’s premises.  The sign painting or lettering is done by hand on doors, store windows, interior walls and other surfaces.
 

Tinting in shop liquid tint

1. Painting:
   1. Automobile.  Refer to Code 9505 “Automobile, Bus, Truck or Trailer Body Mfg. – Painting.”
   2. Structures and buildings – interior and exterior.  Refer to Code 5474 “Painting or Decorating – NOC – All Operations to Completion & Drivers.”

Includes incidental shop operations.

Code 5474 applies to employers engaged in general painting operations.  This classification includes interior and exterior painting of commercial and residential structures made of wood, stone or concrete, metal storage tanks, fire escapes, staircases, balconies, shutters, window frames or sash.  It is common for painting contractors to utilize ladders, scaffolds or platforms depending on the height of the work area. 

This classification includes waterproofing by means of brush or hand pressured caulking gun.

• Bath tub re-glazing
• Wood preserving – poles, railroads ties

1. Bridge painting and painting of metal structures over two stories in height.  Refer to Code 5037 “Painting – Metal Structures – Over Two Stories in Height – All Operations to Completion & Drivers.”

2. Painting ship hulls.  Refer to Code 6874F “Painting – Ship Hulls – Coverage Under U.S. Act”, and Code 6884 “Painting – Ship Hulls – Coverage Under State Act Only.”

3. Wallpaper hanging.  Refer to Code 5491 “Wallpaper Hanging – All Operations to Completion & Drivers.”

Not building, roofing paper or felt preparation.  

Code 4250 and Code 4244 “Corrugated or Fiberboard Container Mfg.”  shall not be assigned to the same employer unless the operations described by these classifications are conducted as separate and distinct businesses.

Code 4250 applies to employers engaged in paper coating, corrugating, laminating, creping, oiling, paraffining, parchmentizing or waxing.

Coatings of various kinds and colors are mixed in mixers or agitators and then run into troughs or coating machines.  Rolls of paper are coated as they pass over rolls revolving through this mixture.  Some products are printed with advertising material before the coating.  Paper is dried on rolls or stacks, some are polished or embossed, finished by calendaring, slitting to width and rewinding or sheeting to size, then labeled and packed.

Paper is corrugated by being slowly passed over a steam or gas heated uniformly ridged metal drum, then revolved around a roll covered with silicate of soda which is deposited on the tips of the corrugation.  It is then moved along until it meets a paper liner, both travel, under pressure, over heated plates where they are combined and dried.  If double facing is desired, the single faced paper travels back again to the silicate roll and a second liner is applied by the same process.  It is then trimmed on a slitter and then wound into rolls or cut into sheets, tied and packed.

The process of laminating paper involves paste that is mixed or agitated.  Laminated paper is produced by feeding a paste or glue between layers of paper, pressing them together, drying and finishing by winding into rolls or sheeting to size, or else cutting, slitting or die cutting to size and shape, wrapping and tying into bundles.

Pipe Covering – sheet asbestos

1. Manufacturing:
   1. Corrugated or fiberboard container.  Refer to Code 4244 “Corrugated or Fiberboard Container Mfg.”
   2. Paper or paperboard.  Refer to Code 4239 “Paper Mfg.”

2. Roofing or building paper or felt preparation.  Refer to Code 1463 “Asphalt Works & Drivers.”

Code 4279 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing paper products such as paper towels, napkins, tablecloths, doilies, advertising displays, milk bottle caps, dishes or plates, cups, tubular containers, mailing tubes, roll cores, drinking straws, tissue paper, facial tissues, toilet tissue, wrapping (not gift type) and sheet paper.  Raw materials such as rolls or sheets of tissue, crepe, wrapping manila or white paper, cardboard, paperboard, paper cores, paste, glue, wax and paraffin are used to manufacture paper goods.

Paper as the basic raw material is converted into a variety of products.  This classification consists of many different operations.  The typical operations that are involved in the manufacturing of paper products applicable to this classification consist of cutting and slitting of paper, perforating, embossing or pressing, rewinding into smaller rolls and tightening them, sheeting, folding, some waxing, gluing or pasting, forming, printing, labeling, inspecting, counting, banding, wrapping and packing.

This classification also applies to employers engaged in manufacturing wallpaper. The wallpaper stock is stretched on to long wooden frames or tables and a silk screen design is placed on the wallpaper stock by use of silk screen printers. The silk screen printers may be used to manually squeegee the design onto the wallpaper stock, section by section. The “ink painted” wallpaper is then allowed to dry, cut into rolls of various lengths and shipped to the employer’s customers or distributors. Includes designing, printing or finishing.

Another way to print designs on the wallpaper is to run the rolls of paper through a printing and varnish process.

1. Paper manufacturing.  Refer to Code 4239 “Paper Mfg.”

Includes card, bristol, paper, straw, fiber or leather board.

Code 4239 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing paper.  This classification includes pulp manufacturing from waste paper or rags.

• Cigarette paper – no manufacturing of pulp from wood chips
• Hardboard
• Paper-recycling-- reclaiming

1. Manufacturing:
   1. Paper goods.  Tissue paper products and facial, gift wrap or toilet paper and re-slitting, rewinding or other converting performed subsequent to the paper making operations.  Refer to Code 4279 “Paper Goods Mfg. – NOC.”
   2. Pulp by chemical process.  Refer to Code 4207 “Pulp Mfg. – Chemical Process.”
   3. Pulp from ground wood.  Refer to Code 4263 “Fiber Goods Mfg.”

Code 0042 “Landscape Gardening – All Operations to Completion & Drivers” and Code 9102 shall not be assigned to the same risk unless the operations described by these classifications are conducted as separate and distinct businesses.

Code 9102 applies to employers engaged in the cleaning and maintenance of public or private park grounds.  This classification applies to all employees who are engaged in the operation of public parks which may be owned or operated by government agencies or civic organizations.  The employee’s duties include maintaining park grounds, trees, shrubs and flowers and performing services such as mowing lawns, raking leaves and applying fertilizer as well as some trimming of shrubs, trees, flowers.  The care, custody and maintenance of buildings within parks such as administrative buildings, rest houses, pavilions, stables and equipment storage buildings are also contemplated under this classification.

The custody and maintenance of baseball diamonds, swimming pools, tennis courts and playground equipment (swings, slides, bars, etc.) located on the park grounds is also subject to this classification.  The employees remove any refuse from the playing grounds and prepare the grounds for community and sport organization games.

The operation of public zoos and park zoos is contemplated under this classification.

Souvenir stands, food concessions and gift shops are also operated for customers.  Some zoos even have picnic areas available.  Other employees such as animal handlers, directors, security clerks, maintenance workers, grounds keepers, etc. are also contemplated by this classification.

1. Maintenance of residential gardens involving lawn mowing, spraying, feeding, weeding, and pruning of shrubbery or trees.  Refer to Code 0042 “Landscape Gardening – All Operations to Completion & Drivers.”

Code 4597 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing polishes such as shoe polish, furniture polish, automobile polish, harness polish, metal polish, paste, writing ink, mucilage and dressing.            

The process by which writing ink is made consists of using ingredients such as vegetable or mineral oils, solvents, alcohol, resins, hydrochloric and acetic acids, aniline dyes, pigments and wetting agents and dryers that are purchased from others.  The ingredients are measured, blended and milled to produce the required smoothness of the ink being produced.  Fluid inks may be placed in tanks and diluted.  Other inks are pumped into drums, cans or tubes.    

Paste or mucilage is made from powder or granule arabic gum or dextrins received from others.  Preservatives and plastic or glass containers and caps are also received from others.  These materials are mixed and cooked in a steam-jacketed mixer.  The mixture is pumped to a filling area where containers are filled, labeled and capped for shipment to the employer’s customers.

1. Printing ink manufacturing.  Refer to Code 4557 “Ink Mfg. – Printing.”  

2. Grease or oil mixing or blending.  Refer to Code 4712 “Grease or Oil Mixing or Blending.”  

Code 2790 applies to employers engaged in pattern making, such as industrial patterns, shoe lasts or forms (a block or form shaped like a human foot), and tobacco pipes.  This classification does not apply to employers performing pattern manufacturing operations when the pattern is used by the same employer to manufacture a product. 

For pattern making, tobacco pipe manufacturing, prototype manufacturing and architectural scale model making, wood and plastic is cut to size, shaped, machined and assembled by nailing or gluing parts together.  It is then sanded, painted or varnished to finish.

In making metal patterns, metal stock is laid out, cut to size and shaped by milling, drilling and grinding.  Some metal patterns may be assembled onto wood patterns.

• Carving wood by hand or machine – no other manufacturing operations 
• Engraving – wood

1. Manufacturing:

   1. Dress, boot or shoe pattern – paper.  Refer to Code 4282 “Dress Pattern Mfg. – Paper.”
   2. Metal jigs, fixtures or dies.  Refer to Code 3113 “Tool Mfg. – NOC – Not Drop or Machine Forged.”

2. Incidental foundry operations performed by a pattern manufacturer shall be assigned to the appropriate foundry classification.  Foundry operations:

   1. Ferrous iron or steel castings.  Refer to Code 3081 “Foundry – NOC – Ferrous.”    
   2. Non-ferrous – aluminum, brass or copper.  Refer to Code 3085 “Foundry – Non-Ferrous.”

3. Machining of castings if performed as a separate operation.  Refer to Code 3632 “Machine Shop – NOC.”

Code 4693 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing pharmaceutical or surgical goods, other than the manufacturing of drugs, medicines or other preparations such as cosmetics, toothpaste, etc.  This classification contemplates manufacturing pharmaceutical goods such as orthopedic braces, prosthetic devices, trusses, adhesive bandages, etc.  These products can be made from various materials such as wood, metal, rubber, cotton, glass and leather.  The manufacturing process entails machining, and/or hand assembly work which may differ depending on the type of pharmaceutical or surgical product being manufactured. 

The classification includes fitting of abdominal surgical belts, abdominal, arch, back, knee or wrist supports, and trusses.   Additionally, this classification includes repair in shop of abdominal supports, arch supports, artificial limbs, surgical belts, orthopedic braces such as leg braces, orthopedic appliances, pharmaceutical or surgical goods and prosthetic devices or trusses.

1. Drug, medicine or pharmaceutical preparation:
   1. Including manufacturing of ingredients.  Refer to Code 4825 “Drug, Medicine or Pharmaceutical Preparation Mfg. – Includes Mfg. of Ingredients.”
   2. No manufacturing of ingredients.  Refer to Code 4611 “Drug, Medicine or Pharmaceutical Preparation – No Mfg. of Ingredients.”

2. Chemical manufacturing.  Refer to Code 4829 “Chemical Mfg. – NOC – All Operations & Drivers.”

3. Chemical blending or mixing.  Refer to Code 4828 “Chemical Blending or Mixing – NOC – All Operations & Drivers.”

4. Dental laboratory.  Refer to Code 4692 “Dental Laboratory.”

Shall not be assigned to any risk also engaged in offset printing, lithographic reproduction or any other type of printing at the same location.

Code 8016 applies to the operation of providing photocopy services.  These operations involve reproducing copies of original documents received from customers.  The materials will be copied on large laser or toney style photocopy machines, then the resultant productions may be collated or bound before being prepared for pick up by, or delivery to, the customer.  This classification also includes counter sales.

• Duplicating services
• Photostat production

1. Printing:
   1. On glass or plastic containers or utilizing offset printers capable of accommodating paper in excess of 18 X 23 inches and embossing on glass or plastic containers.    Refer to Code 4299 “Printing.”
   2. Performed as an incidental facet of other business operations.  Assign the appropriate governing classification.
   3. Utilizing offset printers capable of accommodating paper equal to or less than 18 X 23 inches.  Refer to Code 8012 “Quick Printing.”

Code 4351 applies to employers engaged in photoengraving.  Photoengraving involves the process of reproducing graphic material by transferring the graphic image photographically to a plate or other surface in etched relief for printing.  This classification contemplates photographing the image and the development of negatives used in the photoengraving process.

The process begins by placing the negative over a sensitized metal plate.  The plate is then exposed to an arc light, which causes the image to be transferred to it and developed.  Acid-resisting substances are applied to that portion of the plate’s surface containing the image.  The plate is then immersed in an acid solution and coated by brush with the acid eating away all nonacid-resisting material.  The plate is then refined by means of a rotating machine to remove excess metal and a beveling machine to bevel the plate.  The plate is then mounted on a wood or metal base to keep it even with the other type.  An engraver will usually clean the plate and perform any fine finishing which may require occasional hand engraving of additional designs.

1. Engraving metal – including jewelry.  Engraving plastic.  Refer to Code 4352 “Engraving.”

2. Engraving wax.  Refer to Code 4361 “Photographer – All Employees & Drivers.”

Includes incidental retail store and photo processing employees.  Regarding aerial photography, the payroll of all members of the flying crew and aircraft ground employees shall be assigned to the appropriate aircraft flying and ground classification.     

Shall not be assigned to an employer engaged in operations described by another classification unless the operations subject to Code 4361 are conducted as a separate and distinct business. 

Code 4361 applies to employers engaged in photography, videography and microfilming; film developing, finishing and printing; photo finishing and development; restoring and retouching photographs; photo color separations and other similar operations.  The employer, using various types of cameras, will take photographs including portrait type.  They are also contacted by customers to take photographs or video of their special events such as weddings or other occasions.  In many cases, the used film is developed at the employer’s premises or it may be sent out to others for processing.

Photo development establishments that develop pictures, including one-hour photoshops, are also included under the scope of this classification.  Customers drop off their exposed rolls of film, negatives or memory cards and are given an approximate time to return to pick up their photos.  Some film developing establishments may pick up exposed film from drop-off facilities such as those located in retail stores.  Film is tagged, developed and then printed into pictures.  The pictures are then inspected and packed into envelopes for return to the customers.  The incidental sale of film, picture frames and photo albums are inclusive under this classification when these types of establishments sell these items as an accommodation to their customers.

Manufacturing printing plates such as embossing, linotype and offset thin gauge aluminum is inclusive under this classification.

• Advertising – cartoons – photography  
• Aerial photography – ground laboratory employees 
• Dials for clocks and watches – print by photo process
• Silk screen stencil manufacturing – by specialist firm                         
• Typography

1. Photostat production shops.  Refer to Code 8016 “Photocopy Shops – All Employees & Clerical, Outside Salespersons, Drivers.”

2. Printing – commercial.  Refer to Code 4299 “Printing.”

3. Quick printing – by means of offset type duplicators on paper sizes less than 18 x 23 inches.   Refer to Code 8012 “Quick Printing.”

Includes tapes or disks.

Code 4923 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing and assembling photographic supplies and photographic equipment.  This classification applies to manufacturing photographic equipment such as cameras (excluding aerial type), motion picture cameras, projectors, or slide projectors, film printing or developing machines, copy machines, microfilming equipment, document imaging or scanning machines, video cameras, recorders and camcorders.  Manufacturing photographic supplies such as coated photographic film or photographic paper, blueprint paper (from purchased paper), motion picture film, are also contemplated by this classification.

• Audio or visual equipment – photographic       
• Photography screens
• Recording tape or disk     

1. Pyroxylin or pyroxylin plastic manufacturing and film development chemicals manufacturing.  Refer to Code 4828 “Chemical Blending or Mixing – NOC – All Operations & Drivers” or Code 4829 “Chemical Mfg. – NOC – All Operations & Drivers.” 

2. Motion Picture:
   1. Film transfer to video tape or DVD or television commercials film editing.  Refer to Code 4360 “Motion Picture – Development of Negatives, Printing and All Subsequent Operations.”
   2. Film distributors or exchanges – including rental.  Refer to Code 4362 “Film Exchange – Motion Picture & Clerical.”
   3. Production.  Refer to Code 9610 “Motion Picture Production – In Studios or Outside – All Operations up to the Development of Negatives & Drivers.” 

Does not apply where inpatient overnight care is provided.

Code 8832 applies to employers that are medical providers that operate in a typical doctor’s office environment.  This classification contemplates physicians, dentists, other employees providing medical services, domestics or other maintenance personnel engaged exclusively in cleaning or maintaining the portion of an employer’s premises used for professional purposes and clerical office employees. 

This classification contemplates clerical operations, whether performed in the physician’s office or elsewhere, such as in a centralized location separate and apart from the areas where professional services are performed.  Employees of a physician’s office that is in a hospital, who are employed by the physician and not employed by the hospital, are assigned to this classification.  Maintenance employees exclusively cleaning or maintaining the employer’s professional office are also subject to this classification.

This classification also contemplates the operation of testing laboratories that conduct tests on specimens collected and submitted by patients or physicians.  After analysis, the test results are given to the patients or physicians.  This classification also applies to clinics providing treatment for patients with mental, emotional and/or substance abuse problems.  These outpatient clinics offer various therapies and counseling as well as medical attention.

Employers conducting house visits are incidental to this classification providing the employer also maintains a medical office to see patients.

• Acupuncturists
• Blood banks and donor centers
• Clinics – outpatient
• Podiatrists
• Psychologists or psychiatrists

1. Overnight patient care facilities.  Refer to Code 8833 “Hospital – Professional Employees” and Code 9040 “Hospital – All Other Employees.”

Includes timber wharf building.

Code 6003 applies to employers engaged in operations of pile driving.  Piles are long, heavy pillars made of timber, metal, pipe or concrete.  Piles are driven into earth to support all types of structures including bridges and buildings.  The pile foundation balances the weight of the underlying rock or soil surfaces.  The piles are used for various construction projects where foundations are required to be deep such as buildings, tunnels, bridges, wharves, docks, etc.

Breakwater or Jetty Construction – sea walls of concrete piles

1. Breakwater or jetty construction – no caisson, cofferdam or pile driving work, dike or revetment – construction, or dock building – no pile driving.  Refer to Code 6005 “Breakwater or Jetty Construction – All Operations to Completion & Drivers.” 

No mattress or box spring manufacturing

Code 2571 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing pillows, quilts, cushions, comforters, quilted moving pads, sleeping bags and other similar items.  These products are filled with fillers such as cotton, polyester, down, batting, foam or feathers.  Cloth or fabrics are cut to size and sewn to form casings with an opening left for stuffing the filler material. Fillers are inserted into casings.  Accessories such as zippers or buttons may be added. Products are inspected, packed and shipped.

• Bolsters
• Elevator protective pad 
• Seat pads

1. Manufacturing:

   1. Inflatable mattress.  Refer to Code 2553 “Furnishing Goods Mfg. – NOC – From Textile Fabrics.”
   2. Mattress or box spring.  Refer to Code 2570 “Box Spring or Mattress Mfg.”
   3. Wire mattress spring.  Refer to Code 3257 “Wire Goods Mfg. – NOC.”     

2. Upholstering including caskets, coffins and furniture.  Refer to Code 9522 “Upholstering.”

Code 3028 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing iron or steel pipes or tubes.  It includes the manufacturing of both seamed and seamless pipes and tubing by means of a hot or cold drawing process or roll forming and welding processes.  Manufacturing flexible steel tubing is also included under this classification.

Also contemplated by this classification is manufacturing cast iron pipes using centrifugal force.  While various processes are utilized, the only difference is in the type of molds used in the centrifugal casting machines.  To perform this process, scrap and pig iron are melted in furnaces.  All centrifugal cast pipe must be cast in high speed revolving molds.  The pipes are then ground, heat treated, pressure tested and coated.

• Gas pipe – iron or steel – not cast
• Metals – ferrous (iron or steel)
• Steam – mains or pipelines – iron or steel

1. Manufacturing:
   1. Iron or steel making.  Refer to Code 3004 “Iron or Steel Mfg. – Steelmaking & Drivers.”
   2. Lead pipe or tube.  Refer to Code 3027 “Rolling Mill – NOC & Drivers.”
   3. Pipe or tube made from non-ferrous metals.  Refer to Code 3022 “Pipe or Tube Mfg. – NOC & Drivers.” 
      Plastic pipe – extruded.  Refer to Code 4459 “Plastics Mfg. – Sheets, Rods, or Tubes.”
   4. Plumbers’ pipe, pipe fittings and supplies.  Includes threading and cutting of plumbers’ type pipe.  Refer to Code 3188 “Plumbers’ Supplies Mfg. – NOC.” 
   5. Sewer lines, soil lines or water main pipe – iron or steel.  Refer to Code 3081 “Foundry – NOC – Ferrous.”
      Wooden tobacco pipe.  Refer to Code 2790 “Pattern Making – NOC.”

2. Pipe bending or cutting by a specialty contractor.  Threading and cutting pipe – not plumbers’ type pipe by a specialty contractor.  Refer to Code 3111 “Blacksmith.”  

Code 3022 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing non-ferrous metal pipes or tubes.  The common non-ferrous metals that are used in this manufacturing process are aluminum, brass or copper.  The non-ferrous metals are reduced to a molten state by means of an electric or gas-fired melting furnace.  The resulting metal billets are then rolled and/or spun in rolling machines for which a pipe or tube is drawn.  The tubing may run through a furnace for annealing purposes.  After the material is heated to a pliable condition, it may be sent through an extruding machine that uses dies to produce various forms of pipes or tubes.

Conduits – steel – rigid

1. Manufacturing:
   1. Brass or copper goods.  Refer to Code 3315 “Brass or Copper Goods Mfg.”
   2. Iron or steel pipe or tube.  Refer to Code 3028 “Pipe or Tube Mfg. – Iron or Steel & Drivers.”
   3. Lead pipe or tube.  Refer to Code 3027 “Rolling Mill – NOC & Drivers.”
   4. Plastic pipe – extruded.  Refer to Code 4459 “Plastics Mfg. – Sheets, Rods, or Tubes.” 
   5. Plumbers’ pipe, pipe fittings and supplies.  Includes threading and cutting of plumbers’ type pipe.  Refer to Code 3188 “Plumbers’ Supplies Mfg. – NOC.”
   6. Sewer lines, soil lines or water main pipe – iron or steel.  Refer to Code 3081 “Foundry – NOC – Ferrous.”
   7. Wooden tobacco pipe.  Refer to Code 2790 “Pattern Making – NOC.”

2. Pipe bending or cutting by a specialty contractor.  Threading and cutting pipe – not plumbers’ type pipe by a specialty contractor.  Refer to Code 3111 “Blacksmith.”  

Applicable to employers whose principal product is dressed lumber, flooring or unassembled millwork. 

Code 2731, Code 2802 “Carpentry – Shop Only & Drivers” or Code 2737 “Door, Sash or Assembled Millwork Mfg. & Drivers” shall not be assigned to the same employer unless the operations described by these classifications are conducted as separate and distinct businesses.

Code 2802 “Carpentry – Shop Only & Drivers” is not available for division of payroll with Code 2731 or Code 2737 “Door, Sash or Assembled Millwork Mfg. & Drivers.”

Code 2731 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing cut-to-size dressed lumber, flooring, moldings, trim, columns, dowel and dowel pins, as well as unassembled millwork products which are used by other manufacturers to assemble wooden windows, doors, frames for windows and doors, screens and stairs. 

The basic operations of this classification include the kiln drying and dressing of rough lumber by planing and sawing the stock to various widths and lengths to form dressed lumber or flooring.  This lumber stock may be further machined by the employer into moldings or trim or unassembled millwork parts.  If unassembled millwork parts are manufactured for window and door products, they are machined by cutting, shaping, routing, rabbeting, jointing and boring.  This classification includes any incidental finishing of these manufactured products such as painting, staining or varnishing.

• Dowels or dowel pins manufacturing
• Dressed lumber manufacturing – cut to size     
• Sawmill – planing to finished dimensions 

1. All yard, storage and delivery operations are assigned to the applicable dealer classification depending upon the type of products that are principally handled in the yard.  Refer to Code 8232 “Building Material Dealer – No Second-Hand Material & Local Managers, Drivers” and Code 8235 “Door, Sash or Finished Millwork Dealer & Drivers.”  

2. Saw Mill operation – producing rough lumber from logs.  Refer to Code 2710 “Saw Mill.” 

3. Manufacturing:
   1. Assembled millwork, including windows, doors, frames, and screens.  Refer to Code 2737 “Door, Sash or Assembled Millwork Mfg. & Drivers.”  If an employer is engaged in the manufacture of both assembled and unassembled millwork, either Code 2731 “Planing or Molding Mill” or Code 2737 “Door, Sash or Assembled Millwork Mfg. & Drivers” may be assigned depending on the principal products being manufactured by the employer.
   2. Architectural wood windows or doors manufacturing.  Refer to Code 2817 “Cabinet Works – NOC – With Power Machinery.” 
       

Code 4038 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing plaster statuary or ornaments.  This classification applies to the manufacturing of products by molding or casting.  Raw materials may include plaster of paris, aggregates and decorative finishes.  Materials are mixed with water, molded and set to form.  The products are removed from molds, cured and finished by decorating. 

This classification also applies to manufacturing dress forms from papier-mâché or plaster.  Production may include a considerable amount of hand finishing.

Examples of products contemplated by this classification include but are not limited to figurines, mannequins, masks, ornaments, sculptures, plaques and lamp or lighting fixture bases or parts.

1. Manufacturing:
   1. Bricks – fire or enameled bricks.  Refer to Code 4024 “Brick Mfg. – NOC – Fire or Enameled & Drivers.”
   2. Concrete products.  Refer to Code 4034 “Concrete Products Mfg. & Drivers.”
   3. Pottery – china or tableware.  Refer to Code 4053 “Pottery Mfg. – China or Tableware.”
   4. Pottery – earthenware – glazed or porcelain – hand molded or cast.  Refer to Code 4061 “Pottery Mfg. – Earthenware – Glazed or Porcelain – Hand Molded or Cast.”

Code 5480 applies to employers engaged in interior plastering work.  The operation involves mixing plaster with water by hand and applying the mixture to walls and/or partitions by means of a hand trowel.  A plastering contractor may also perform minor finishing work on previously installed drywall such as filling in small holes and taping.

This classification also applies to interior waterproofing operations performed using a hand trowel.  Most waterproofing work is done in residential structures, usually basements, or where water is most susceptible to leak.  Before the waterproofing is done, the leaks and cracks are chipped out to an appropriate size for filling so that plastic cement will adhere properly.  This chipping process is done by hand or using an electric chisel gun.  The surface is then cleaned and primed.  The plastic cement mixture is mixed to proper consistency and the cracks and leaks are filled using a hand trowel.

Stucco work – inside

1. Waterproofing – application by trowel and stucco installation – outside work.  Refer to Code 5022 “Masonry – NOC – All Operations to Completion.”

2. Wallpaper hanging.  Refer to Code 5491 “Wallpaper Hanging – All Operations to Completion & Drivers.”

Code 4452 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing products made of plastic using plastic raw materials in the form of sheets, rods or tubes by machining, bending, buffing or polishing.  Also, applies to the manufacturing of horn goods from bone, ivory or animal horn materials by machining, bending, buffing or polishing.  Includes the manufacturing of plastic goods by a dipping process. 

1. Chemicals – including nitration of cellulose and pyroxylin:     
   1. Blending or mixing exclusively.  Refer to Code 4828 “Chemical Blending or Mixing – NOC – All Operations & Drivers.”

   2. Chemical manufacturing processes.  Refer to Code 4829 “Chemical Mfg. – NOC – All Operations & Drivers.”

2. Manufacturing:
   1. Plastic artificial flowers.  Refer to Code 2534 “Feather or Flower Mfg. – Artificial.”
   2. Plastic bags such as those commonly used to package consumer goods.  Refer to Code 4273 “Bag Mfg. – Paper or Plastic.”
   3. Plastic buttons.  Refer to Code 4475 “Plastics Mfg. – Molded Products – NOC.”
   4. Plastic sheets, rods or tubes.  Plastic products manufacturing by the extrusion process.  Refer to Code 4459 “Plastics Mfg. – Sheets, Rods, or Tubes.”
   5. Plastics – molded products produced by the compression or injection molding processes, or by laminating under heat and pressure.  Refer to Code 4475 “Plastics Mfg. – Molded Products – NOC.” Assembling and subsequent finishing only of molded plastic products and Code 4476 “Plastics Mfg. – Molded Products – NOC – Assembling and Subsequent Finishing Only.”

Code 4475 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing plastic parts or products produced by the compression and injection molding process or by laminating under heat and pressure.  This classification is also applicable to the manufacturing of molded products involving materials other than plastics such as silicones, ferrites and metallic oxides.  Some products may not require assembly and finishing subject to Code 4476 “Plastics Mfg. – Molded Products – NOC – Assembling and Subsequent Finishing Only” and are virtually complete after the molding process.  In such cases, only this classification is applicable. 

The operations assigned to this classification consist of feeding raw materials in the form of powders, pellets, granules, resins, recycled plastic scraps and dyes onto the hopper of a compression or injection molding machine.  The molded parts are then automatically formed by dies in the machine, cooled and either ejected or removed by hand. Products which do not also require assembling or finishing may be trimmed, deburred, smoothed, tapped or drilled. These operations are not considered as “assembling and subsequent finishing operations,” and therefore, are assigned to this classification.

This classification also applies to manufacturing plastic products made by a laminating process. This involves molding sheets of plastic to shape under heat and pressure in presses.

Employers engaged in manufacturing bone, pearl, shell, vegetable ivory, plastic and wooden buttons and buckles, as well as covering metal buttons or other button blanks with fabrics by machine are also assigned to this classification.

Raw materials such as sheets or rods of plastic, glass or other synthetics, mussel or clam shells, vegetable ivory and wood blocks are received from others. While the manufacturing operations may vary slightly depending upon the raw material, they are distinctly comparable. Also, it is not uncommon for an employer to manufacture more than one type of button. The raw material is automatically sliced into blanks or discs. The blanks are classified and churned to remove rough edges. Some of the blanks are soaked to soften while others may be soaked to harden. The blanks are then dried and machined into various shapes and patterns. The eyes are drilled and the buttons are tumbled, polished and inspected. The buttons are then sorted into various grades, counted and boxed or may be sewn onto cards by machine and packaged.

• Advertising buttons – plastic
• Automobile, aviation, boat or ship models – hobby type – plastic – compression or injection molded
• Bakeware, cookware, dishware – flexible – from silicone
• Card tables – plastic – compression or injection molded
• Dice – plastic – compression or injection molded
• Film reels – motion picture – plastic – compression or injection molded
• Garbage or trash cans or receptacles – waste baskets – plastic
• Hair accessories – barrettes, clips, combs, curlers, rollers, etc. – plastic – compression or injection molded
• Hair accessories – barrettes, clips, combs, curlers, rollers, etc. – plastic – compression or injection molded
• Ice cream scoopers – plastic – compression or injection molded

1. Assembling and subsequent finishing of plastic molded products.  Refer to Code 4476 “Plastics Mfg. – Molded Products – NOC – Assembling and Subsequent Finishing Only.”

2. Button manufacturing – advertising type – metal and metal button manufacturing. Refer to Code 3129 “Buckle or Button Mfg. – Metal.”

3. Covering metal buttons with fabric by hand. Refer to Code 2388 “Embroidery Mfg.”

4. Plastic sheets, rods or tubes manufacturing.  Plastic products manufacturing by the extrusion process.  Refer to Code 4459 “Plastics Mfg. – Sheets, Rods, or Tubes.”

Code 4476 applies to employers engaged in assembling and subsequent finishing only of manufactured plastic parts or products produced by the compression and injection molding process or by laminating under heat and pressure.  Some products may not require assembly and finishing and are virtually complete after the molding process.  In such cases, only Code 4475 “Plastics Mfg. – Molded Products – NOC” is applicable.

This classification is also applicable to an employer that purchases molded plastic parts from a manufacturer and only assembles and finishes them to form completed products.

The operations assigned to this classification involve hand or machine assembling of molded plastic parts or products by stapling, eyeleting or riveting, gluing and snap or force fitting, and also, any finishing operations which may be performed subsequent to the assembly such as painting or decorating.

• Automobile, aviation boat or ship models – hobby type – plastic
• Card tables
• Christmas tree decorations and ornaments – plastic
• Dice – plastic
• Film reels – motion picture – plastic
• Garbage or trash cans or receptacles – waste baskets – plastic
• Hair accessories – barrettes, clips, combs, curlers, rollers, etc. – plastic
• Ice cream scoopers – plastic
 

1. Manufacturing:
   1. Plastic bags such as those commonly used to package consumer goods.  Refer to Code 4273 “Bag Mfg. – Paper or Plastic.”
   2. Plastic buttons.  Refer to Code 4475 “Plastics Mfg. – Molded Products – NOC.”
   3. Plastic eyeglass frames and lenses.  Refer to Code 4150 “Optical Goods Mfg. – NOC.”
   4. Plastic sheets, rods or tubes.  Plastic products by the extrusion process.  Refer to Code 4459 “Plastics Mfg. – Sheets, Rods, or Tubes.”
   5. Plastic – molded products produced by the compression of injection molding processes, or by laminating under heat and pressure.  Refer to Code 4475 “Plastics Mfg. – Molded Products – NOC.” 

Includes the mixing or grinding of molding materials.

Code 4459 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing plastic sheets, rods and tubes as well as other plastic products using the extrusion process.  This classification also applies to manufacturing molding materials produced in powder, pellet or granular form.

Raw materials such as liquid and powdered resins and stabilizers are converted into the various forms by mixing with dyes, then heated and extruded through dies in continuous lengths.  The material is air or water cooled, cut to desired length, and ground or chopped into powder, pellet or granular form to be used in the manufacturing of molded plastic products.
 

• Converting all types of plastic raw materials into sheets, rods, tubes or molding materials
• Recycling – reclaiming – plastic
• Scrap plastic reclaiming

1. Plastic manufacturing – molded products produced by the compression of injection molding processes, or by laminating under heat and pressure.  Refer to Code 4475 “Plastics Mfg. – Molded Products – NOC.”  Assembling and subsequent finishing only of molded plastic products and Code 4476 “Plastics Mfg. – Molded Products – NOC – Assembling and Subsequent Finishing Only.”

No manufacturing.  Applies to wholesale or retail dealers of gas, steam or hot water equipment.

Shall not be assigned to a risk engaged in operations described by another classification unless the operations subject to Code 8111 are conducted as a separate and distinct business.

Code 8111 applies to dealers principally engaged in selling retail or wholesale plumbing supplies.  Merchandise such as pipes, nipples, elbows, hot water heating systems are sold.  These establishments may sell a minor amount of pipe fittings and hardware items.  Merchandise is received, stored and sold over the counter to the public.

• Air coolers heat exchange
• Drinking fountains – outdoor – porcelain
• Faucets – sold at plumbing supply – bathroom, shower heads
• Fire hydrants
• Heat exchangers
• Oil tanks – household and industrial
• Preheaters to heat oil for boilers
• Radiators – heating – cast iron
• Solar energy heat circulators, solar panels
• Water – softening and conditioning equipment

1. Dealers engaged in the wholesale selling of faucets, valves, fittings, accessories and tools only – no handling of pipe, tubs, sinks, radiators, tanks, boilers or other fixtures.  Refer to Code 7999 “Hardware Store – Wholesale.”

2. The threading or cutting of plumbers’ type pipe or the manufacturing of expansion joints, couplings, unions, elbows, tees,  lock nuts, plugs and flanges and other similar plumbing fittings.  Refer to Code 3188 “Plumbers’ Supplies Mfg. – NOC.”

Not applicable to any employer whose operations are substantially described by another classification.

Code 3188 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing a variety of products used by the plumbing trade.  Some of the products manufactured are expansion joints, couplings and fittings elbows, flanges, faucets, heat exchangers and similar plumbing items used in home or commercial plumbing operations.  The processes involve various operations depending on the item being manufactured.  This classification also includes the manufacturing of heat exchangers.

Pipe threading and cutting – plumbing pipe

1. Manufacturing:
   1. Blacksmiths.  Boiler condenser tubes – including bending and cutting.  Gas or oil well pipe fittings – including reconditioning, bending and cutting.  Refer to Code 3111 “Blacksmith.”
   2. Rubber washers.  Refer to Code 4410 “Rubber Goods Mfg. – NOC.”
   3. Valve – ball and plumbing types, sprinkler heads and water meter.  Refer to Code 3634 “Valve Mfg.”
   4. Pipe or tube.  Refer to Code 3028 “Pipe or Tube Mfg. – Iron or Steel & Drivers.”

2. Sale of principally plumbing supplies to others for resale, use in their own business operations or to private individuals.  Refer to Code 8111 “Plumbers’ Supplies Dealer & Drivers.”

Applicable to gas, steam, hot water or other types of fitting.  Includes house connections and shop operations.

Applies to work inside of buildings only.

Code 5183 applies to employers engaged in general plumbing operations which include the installation, fitting, repair and maintenance of various kinds of piping systems in buildings for water, gas and drainage.  This classification contemplates various operations such as installing sinks, bathtubs and toilets, pipe fitting, unclogging drains, replacing fixtures, fixing leaks, etc.   Mostly all plumbing work consists of installation at a customer’s premises.  However, this classification does include shop operations such as pipe cutting, shaping and welding.  Operations may include outside shop repairs and in-shop preparations.

1. Installation:
   1. Automatic sprinkler.  Refer to Code 5188 “Automatic Sprinkler Installation – All Operations to Completion & Drivers.”
   2. Freight carrier systems.  Refer to Code 3724 “Machinery or Equipment Erection or Installation – NOC – All Operations to Completion & Drivers.”          

Code 2689 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing pocketbooks, purses, and handbags made from leather, imitation leather, plastic or textile fabric.  The employer may be engaged in custom fabrication or mass producing which is also inclusive under this classification.  The types of pocketbooks that are manufactured include all different styles such as shoulder bags, handbags, satchels, crossbody bags, clutches, evening clutches, tote bags, messenger bags, hobo, drawstring and other styles.

Leather is usually skived or split for proper thickness.  The bag or pouch may be attached to frames such as metal, wood, or the bag may be frameless.  The leather or cloth is cut to pattern by hand or on automatic cutting machines and the lining is also cut to pattern.  The pouches and pockets are fabricated and sewn onto the outside of the separate pieces.  The side and bottom are then sewn, and the lining is attached to the inside of the bag.  Finishing operations may include folding, cementing, gluing, punching, sewing, riveting, or heat sealing of vinyl products.

1. Manufacturing:
   1. Luggage, suitcases, briefcases, attaché cases – leather, metal plastic or vinyl.  Refer to Code 2683 “Luggage Mfg.”
   2. Pocketbook frame.  Refer to Code 3146 “Hardware Mfg. – NOC.”  

Payroll of sheriffs or deputy sheriffs, whether active or inactive, shall be included, subject to a minimum payroll of $100 per annum per person.  An additional premium of $1.00 per day shall be collected for each employee engaged in strike duty either as a strike breaker or as a strike guard.  This additional premium shall be collected in every event in addition to the earned premium and/or the minimum premium as otherwise determined by this or other classifications on the policy.

Code 7720 applies to the police department employees of municipalities, townships, counties or states.  This classification applies to all employees of a police department such as police officers, probation officers, traffic controllers, correction officers, marshals, sheriffs and deputy sheriffs employed by municipalities, townships, counties and the state.

Flagging services also applies to this classification.  Construction companies hire this type of service to perform traffic directing when they are engaged in the construction of roads, highways, bridges, etc.  Flaggers stand near or before the construction site to direct traffic.

1. Detective or patrol agency incl. drivers.  Refer to Code 7723 “Detective or Patrol Agency & Drivers.”

Code 4061 “Pottery Mfg. – Earthenware – Glazed or Porcelain – Hand Molded or Cast” and Code 4062 “Pottery Mfg. – Porcelain Ware – Mechanical Press Forming,” shall not be assigned to the same employer unless the operations described by these classifications are conducted as separate and distinct businesses.

Code 4053  applies to employers engaged in manufacturing china or tableware pottery including but not limited to plates, cups, saucers, pitchers, and bowls which are decorated, unglazed or glazed.  This classification includes the making of molds, which is usually made with plaster of Paris.

This classification also applies to manufacturing architectural terra cotta for decorative purposes such as tile.    Materials such as clay, sawdust, sand, straw, and coal are used to make this product.  Clay can be mixed with water and any of the other above-mentioned materials depending on the desired type of terra cotta tile.  This mixture is then ground, wet or dry, and screened.  The clay is then tempered and molded into shape by means of automated equipment.

1. Manufacturing:
   1. Earthenware by hand molding or casting.  Porcelain bakeware, cookware and dishware – hand molded or cast.  Refer to code 4061 “Pottery Mfg. – Earthenware – Glazed or Porcelain – Hand Molded or Cast.”
   2. Porcelain ware by mechanical press formed.  Refer to Code 4062 “Pottery Mfg. – Porcelain Ware – Mechanical Press Forming.”

2. Hand decorating or painting china, chinaware or tableware.  Not by a china, chinaware or tableware manufacturer.  Refer to Code 4352 “Engraving.” 

3. Porcelainizing on metal – no product manufacturing.  Refer to Code 9501 “Painting – Shop Only & Drivers.”

Code 4061  and Code 4062 “Pottery Mfg. – Porcelain Ware – Mechanical Press Forming,” shall not be assigned to the same employer unless the operations described by these classifications are conducted as separate and distinct businesses.

Code 4061 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing porcelain or glazed earthenware pottery.  The process can be either hand molded or cast.  Plaster of Paris may be used to fabricate the mold.  Clay is poured into the mold or may be molded by hand, dried, sanded, fired, decorated and glazed by spraying or dipping.

• Ceramic figurines & decorative objects – hand molded or cast     
• Porcelain utensils, sinks, bathtubs, or vases  

1. Manufacturing:
   1. Ceramic products such as bakeware, cookware or dishware – mechanically press formed.  Refer to Code 4062 “Pottery Mfg. – Porcelain Ware – Mechanical Press Forming.”
   2. China or tableware.  Refer to Code 4053 “Pottery Mfg. – China or Tableware.”
   3. Clay and drain tile.  Earthenware or tile Not Otherwise Classified (NOC).  Refer to Code 4024 “Brick Mfg. – NOC – Fire or Enameled & Drivers.”
   4. Concrete products manufacturing such as concrete blocks, bricks, poles, piles, beams, sewer pipe, tile, or similar products.  Refer to Code 4034 “Concrete Products Mfg. & Drivers.”
   5. Plaster statuary or ornament.  Refer to Code 4038 “Plaster Statutory or Ornament Mfg.”

Code 4062 and Code 4061 “Pottery Mfg. – Earthenware – Glazed or Porcelain – Hand Molded or Cast” shall not be assigned to the same employer unless the operations described by these classifications are conducted as separate and distinct businesses.

Code 4062 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing porcelain ware pottery by means of mechanical press forming.  Material such as flint, talc, clay, feldspar, silica sand, chrome oxide, potash and calcium carbonate are received from others and mixed together with water in a batch mixer.  The material is then placed into a hammer mill, poured into a hopper, fed into mechanical clay forming machines which press stock mechanically by hand or power and then placed in fire kilns to create a glossy finish.  Products such as ceramic tiles, porcelain electrical products such as spark plugs and insulators are produced using this method.

1. Manufacturing:
   1. China or tableware.  Refer to Code 4053 “Pottery Mfg. – China or Tableware.”
   2. Clay and drain tile.  Refer to Code 4024 “Brick Mfg. – NOC – Fire or Enameled & Drivers.”
   3. Concrete products such as concrete blocks, bricks, poles, piles, beams, sewer pipe, tile, or similar products.  Refer to Code 4034 “Concrete Products Mfg. & Drivers.”
   4. Plaster statuary or ornament.  Refer to Code 4038 “Plaster Statutory or Ornament Mfg.”
   5. Pottery – hand molded or cast.  Refer to Code 4061 “Pottery Mfg. – Earthenware – Glazed or Porcelain – Hand Molded or Cast.”

Code 0034 applies to employers engaged in operating a farm where the employer’s books of accounts show that the sale of poultry and eggs constitute at least 80% of the total sales of all products of the farm sold during the policy period.  Operations consist of breeding and raising birds such as chickens, turkeys, geese, pheasants, ducks, and pigeons.  Eggs produced by the birds are hatched for reproduction purposes and/or sold.  This classification includes debeaking, caponizing and vaccinating the employer’s own birds.  This classification also includes growing crops for use as feed on the employer’s poultry farm.    

A farm exclusively engaged in producing fruit, poultry, vegetables and/or berries that has no other commercial product and does not qualify for the application of any other farm classification, shall be assigned to the highest rated farm classification which describes any part of the operations.   

• Apiaries
• Breeders of tropical or exotic birds

1.  Farms:
   1. Fruit.  Refer to Code 0007 “Fruit Farm & Drivers.”
   2. Vegetable, berry, or grape.  Refer to Code 0031 “Vegetable, Berry or Grape Farm & Drivers.”
   3. Not otherwise classified (NOC).  Refer to Code 0006 “Farm – NOC & Drivers.”   
   4. Operated in connection with camps, resort or seasonal hotels, hospitals, asylums, estates and schools are not    assigned to a farm classification if all of the farmed products are used exclusively by such institutions.  If any of the farm products are sold commercially, the farm payroll will be assigned to the appropriate farm classification.
2. Poultry processing by poultry farms that includes slaughtering, eviscerating, packing or freezing.  Refer to Code 2089 “Packing House – All Operations.”
    
3. Sales:
   1. Poultry – wholesale.  Refer to Code 8021 “Fish, Poultry or Meat Dealer – Wholesale.”
   2. Poultry – retail.  Refer to Code 8031 “Fish, Poultry or Meat Store – Retail.”
   3. Purchased eggs including incidental sorting, candling, grading, and packing in cartons and crates on a wholesale basis.  Refer to Code 8018 “Wholesale Store – NOC.”

4. Employers that exclusively icubate and ship day-old chicks (no farm operations).  Refer to Code 8018 "Wholesale Store - NOC."

5. Milk processing and delivery.  Refer to Code 2070 “Milk Depot or Milk Dealer & Route Salespersons, Route Supervisors, Drivers.”

6. Salespersons selling live poultry directly from railroad.  Refer to Code 8021 “Fish, Poultry or Meat Dealer – Wholesale,” or Code 8031 “Fish, Poultry or Meat Store – Retail.”  
    

Code 3384 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing custom jewelry.  Jewelry is exclusively designed as one of a kind pieces such as rings, pendants, bracelets etc. for individual clients.  Mountings may be created from photos or sketches.  No mass production is done.  This classification also applies to employers that are engaged in precious stone setting by hand and diamond cutting or polishing. 

Cutting or polishing precious stones such as diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires.    

1. Jewelry manufacturing – not custom.  Precious stone setting by foot press.  Refer to Code 3383 “Jewelry Mfg.”

Code 3384 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing custom jewelry.  Jewelry is exclusively designed as one of a kind pieces such as rings, pendants, bracelets etc. for individual clients.  Mountings may be created from photos or sketches.  No mass production is done.  This classification also applies to employers that are engaged in precious stone setting by hand and diamond cutting or polishing. 

Cutting or polishing precious stones such as diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires.    

1. Jewelry manufacturing – not custom.  Precious stone setting by foot press.  Refer to Code 3383 “Jewelry Mfg.”

Applies to manufacturers of parts for arms, aircraft or similar apparatus. 

Shall not be assigned to an employer engaged in operations described by another  classification unless the operations subject to Code 3629 are conducted as a separate and distinct business.

Code 3629 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing precision machined parts.  Since many employers engaged in the manufacturing of precision machined parts also perform general job machining operations, more than 50% of the parts machined must be held to final tolerance of .001 or closer to qualify for this classification.

Raw materials handled may consist of iron, stainless steel, steel, aluminum, bronze, brass, copper, titanium or nickel in the form of bars, rods, plates, rounds, tubes, blocks, castings, forgings, angles or rings.  In production, using manual semi-automatically controlled machines, the materials are cut to size, milled, turned, ground, drilled, and tapped in accordance with the blueprint specifications provided by the customer.

1. Precision machined parts manufacturing where less than 50% of all machining operations are held to final tolerances of .001 or closer.  Refer to Code 3632 “Machine Shop – NOC.”

 Includes incidental assembling, stapling or binding of circulars, pamphlets or catalogues.

Code 4299 applies to employers engaged in commercial printing for others.  Printing operations may include hand typesetting, linotyping, transferring of photocopy to metal plates, press operations, perforating, folding, incidental cutting, collating etc.  An employer will receive artwork from their customer and make a negative which is then washed and stripped and made into pre-sensitized aluminum plate which is exposed to light with the image being burned onto the plate.  Some employers may contract out the platemaking and only perform the printing.  Platemaking is an inclusive part of this operation.

This classification also applies to manufacturing rubber stamp, silk screen printing by machine and the manufacturing of playing cards.  The printing of the playing cards is also inclusive under this classification.  Lithographing sheet metal is also inclusive under this classification.

1. Photocopying services only.  Not applicable to an employer engaged in offset printing, lithographic reproduction or any other type of printing at the same location.  Refer to Code 8016 “Photocopy Shops – All Employees & Clerical, Outside Salespersons, Drivers.”

2. Quick printing services only (using offset type duplicators on paper sizes less than 18” x 23”).  Refer to Code 8012 “Quick Printing.”

3. Silk screen printing by hand.  Refer to Code 2553 “Furnishing Goods Mfg. – NOC – From Textile Fabrics.”

Code 3548 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing various types of machinery such as bookbinding machines, printing presses, collating machines, punchers, stitching machines, cutters and other equipment.  The raw materials consist of steel bar stock, sheet metal frames, iron and aluminum castings, mechanical components, electric motors, chains and chain sprockets which are purchased from others.  Parts are then machined by milling, drilling, tapping and turning.  Additional parts and/or electrical components, electric motors, etc. are then added on with the use of small hand tools.  The parts are then assembled by welding and bolting together to form the machines, which are then painted and dried before shipment.  Lastly, the machines are inspected and tested for proper functioning prior to shipping them to customers.

Cigar or cigarette making machines

1. Computer or word processing equipment manufacturing.  Refer to Code 3574 “Office,Computing or Recording Machine Mfg. – NOC.”

Code 8838 applies to the operation of a public library or museum.  Professional employees of libraries and museums include librarians, librarians’ assistants, curators, curator assistants, tour directors, lecturers and art restorers.

• Aquariums
• Art Museum
• Planetarium

1. All other employees employed by public libraries and museums such as maintenance and cafeteria personnel including drivers.  Refer to Code 9101 “School or College – All Other Employees & Drivers.”

Code 4207 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing pulp by means of chemical process.  The raw materials used in this process are debarked logs, wood chips, rags, textile mill waste, wastepaper and hardwood may be used as well.  Chemicals may vary depending on the specific method the employer will undertake and are received from others.  The equipment used includes barkers, chippers, electrical and mechanical drives for saws, rotary digesters, steam boilers and pumps for handling liquors and conveyors for handling the wood chips.

The process begins with removing the barks from the logs by passing the logs through knife barker or barker drums.  Once the logs are debarked, they are placed on a conveyor and sent to rotating disk chippers.  As the log passes through the rotating disk chippers it leaves small chips.  Chips are placed in digesters and filled to a specific level and the chemicals are added.  The combined ingredients of wood chips and chemicals are heated for several hours by indirect heaters or steam.  When cooking of the mixture has been completed, the pulp is separated from the liquor.  The waste liquor is drained from the pulp.  The pulp is then washed, screened, thickened to the proper consistency by removal of the proper amount of wash water, and then bleached to the desired color.  The manufactured pulp is sold to paper manufacturers.

1. Logging or lumbering.  Refer to Code 2702 “Logging or Lumbering & Drivers.”        

2. Pulp manufacturing:
   1. Ground wood process.  Refer to Code 4263 “Fiber Goods Mfg.”  
   2. From wastepaper or rags – by paper manufacturer.  Refer to Code 4239 “Paper Mfg.”

Code 3612 applies to employers engaged in manufacturing pumps, engines, refrigeration units and other similar items.  

The basic raw materials that are used in the manufacturing may consist of rough castings, tubing, pipe made of various metals or plastic and electrical components that are received from others.  The castings are machined as well as other parts with the use of lathes, millers, planes, drill presses, grinding equipment, planers, saws and shapers, shears and screw machines.  They are then assembled, buffed, sandblasted, welded and, in some cases, painted.  The manufactured items are inspected, packed and shipped to the employer’s customers.

• Air brake      
• Air brushing compressors
• Air cylinders
• Compressors – air or gas   
• Dehydrating machinery
• Motors – inboard – outboard – boats – building or repairing    

1. Foundry operations.  Refer to Code 3081 “Foundry – NOC – Ferrous” and 3085 “Foundry – Non-Ferrous.”

2. Refrigerator or freezer – household or commercial metal housing manufacturing or assembling into complete units.  Refer to Code 3076 “Fireproof Equipment Mfg.”