Chapter 296-17A Classifications for Washington workers' compensation insurance.

2904-00 Veneer: Commercial productionApplies to:Businesses manufacturing rough veneer.Veneer is a thin layer of material, usually made of wood or plastic, which is used to cover the surface of another material. In most instances, finished veneer will have a superior appearance or…

2905-00 Wood furniture and casket: Manufacturing, assembling, or repairing; Furniture refinishingApplies to:• Businesses primarily engaged in manufacturing, assembling, repairing or refinishing furniture made of wood.• Businesses engaged in manufacturing or assembling caskets mad…

2906-01 Pattern or model - Metal, plastic or wood: ManufacturingApplies to:Businesses engaged in making metal, plastic, or wood patterns or models.Use of this classification is limited to the fabrication of individual or prototype pieces.Products produced may include:• Aircraft m…

2907-00 Wood cabinet, countertop, and fixture: Manufacturing, modifying or assemblyApplies to establishments engaged in the manufacture, modification, or assembly of wood cabinets, countertops, and fixtures. Cabinetry work contemplated by this classification includes, but is not …

2908-00 Factory built housing: Manufacturing or assemblyApplies to establishments engaged in the assembly line production of factory built (manufactured) housing such as wood prefab and modular homes, mobile homes and prefab cedar homes when manufactured at a shop or adjacent yar…

2909-00 Woodenware - Household and sporting goods N.O.C.: Manufacturing or assemblyApplies to:Businesses engaged in light woodworking, not covered by another classification (N.O.C.), for the manufacture of woodenware household goods, sporting goods, and decorative woodenware item…

3101-05 Ready mix concrete dealersApplies to:Businesses engaged in the mixing and delivery of ready mix concrete for all types of residential and commercial projects.Projects include, but are not limited to:• Bridges;• Dams;• Driveways;• Foundations;• Roadways;• Slabs;• Swimming …

3102-04 Stone wool insulation: ManufacturingApplies to:Businesses manufacturing mineral wool insulation from siliceous materials.Materials used include, but are not limited to:• Glass;• Rock;• Slag;• Other siliceous materials.Work activities include, but are not limited to:• Blow…

3103-01 Cement or lime: ManufacturingApplies to:Businesses engaged in the manufacture of cement or lime.Cement is a mixture of various granulated raw materials. Cement may be sold dry or mixed with water and coarse aggregate to make concrete.Raw materials may include:• Alumina;• …

3104-08 Plaster, whiting, talc, emery powder: ManufacturingApplies to establishments engaged in the manufacture of plaster, whiting, talc or emery powder. Plaster is a mixture of lime, sand, water, and may include hair or other fibers, that hardens to a smooth solid and is used f…

3105-06 Concrete blocks, bricks, poles, piles, tiles and beams manufacturingApplies to:Businesses engaged in the manufacture of concrete blocks, bricks, poles, tiles, and beams.This classification does not apply to the manufacture of these products when done by construction contr…

3303-07 Fish dealers - RetailApplies to:Businesses engaged in the retail sale of fresh fish and shellfish over the counter.Products include, but are not limited to:• Bait fish, such as whole anchovies, herrings, or minnows;• Bottomfish;• Finfish;• Shellfish, such as clams, crabs,…

3304-00 Fish processors, packers and repackagers - Wholesale or combined wholesale/retailApplies to:Processing, packaging, and repackaging fish and/or shellfish when conducted by a wholesale or combined wholesale/retail operation.Products include, but are not limited to:• Fish su…

3309-02 Golf cart sales/rental dealersApplies to:Dealers that sell, rent, or repair go carts, golf carts or golf cart trailers.These businesses may also sell other incidental items such as:• Boat motors;• Canoes;• Chain saws;• Helmets;• Lawn and garden equipment;• Portable genera…

3402-02 Pump, safe, scale, auto jack, water meter, air compressor and elevator: Manufacturing or assemblyApplies to:Businesses that manufacture or assemble pumps, safes, scales, auto jacks, water meters, air compressors, and elevators and associated electronic components.Work act…

3403-00 Aircraft: ManufacturingApplies to:Businesses engaged in aircraft manufacturing.For the purposes of this classification "aircraft manufacturing" means the original manufacture of such aircraft as distinguished from rebuilding, modifying, or converting existing aircraft and…

3404-06 Metal sign: ManufacturingApplies to:Businesses that manufacture signs from metals lighter than 9 gauge.Work activities include, but are not limited to:• Punching;• Drilling;• Riveting;• Welding;• Painting;• Powder coating;• Silk screening;• All activities necessary to mak…

3405-02 Precision machined parts and products, N.O.C.: ManufacturingApplies to:Businesses manufacturing parts and products not otherwise classified (N.O.C.) of various sizes and metal compositions, which are primarily produced with computer numeric controlled (CNC) machinery and …

3406-00 Automotive or truck gas service stations, N.O.C.: Lube and oil change specialists, and mobile lube and oil servicesApplies to establishments operating full service gasoline or diesel service stations not covered by another classification (N.O.C.). This classification incl…

3407-00 Gas or oil dealers, wholesale or retail, including fuel oil, propane or butaneApplies to:Businesses engaged in the distribution of fuel oil, liquefied petroleum gases (propane and butane), and gasoline on a retail or wholesale basis.Dealers may maintain their own storage …

3408-00 Natural gas companiesApplies to:Businesses engaged in the operation of natural gas companies which distribute gas through gas mains or pipes to local consumers.Work activities include, but are not limited to:• Installation and repair of meters, appliances, furnaces, and g…

3409-00 Self-service gas stationsApplies to:Businesses engaged in self-service gas operations.A self-service station is a facility where the customers pump gas into their own vehicles with no assistance from any of the establishment's employees. Typically, the only employee invol…

3410-00 Convenience grocery stores or minimarkets with self-service gasoline operationsApplies to:Businesses engaged in operating convenience grocery stores or mini-markets with self-service gasoline operations.These businesses provide retail sale of convenience grocery items, no…

3411-00 Automobile: Dealers, rental or leasing agencies, including service repair garages; Recreational vehicle: Dealers, rental/leasing agencies, or service/repair garagesApplies to establishments engaged in selling, renting, or leasing automobiles, including service/repair cent…

3412-00 Automobile or truck: Body or fender repairApplies to:• Businesses engaged in repairing and refinishing automobile and truck body panel components for others.• Businesses engaged in repairing fiberglass or sheet metal boat bodies or spray-on pickup truck bedliners.Work act…

3414-00 Boat dealersApplies to:Businesses engaged in the sales, service, and/or repair of boats.Work activities include, but are not limited to:• Detailing boats;• Engine rebuilding and reconditioning;• Mechanical and electrical system repairs;• Reconditioning seat pads and other…

3415-00 Factory built housing dealersApplies to establishments engaged in the sales and service of factory built housing units such as mobile/manufactured homes or modular homes. Work contemplated by this classification includes:• Pick up of units from housing factory;• Delivery …

3501-00 Brick or clay products, N.O.C: ManufacturingApplies to:Businesses engaged in manufacturing brick or clay products not covered by another classification (N.O.C.).Clay is any earth that forms a paste when added to water and hardens when heated, and is widely used in making …

3503-17 Pottery, earthenware, ceramics, porcelain, china, decorative tile, or enamel ware: ManufacturingApplies to:• Businesses engaged in the manufacture of a wide variety of household or decorative items such as earthenware, pottery, ceramics, porcelain or china;• Businesses en…

3506-02 Mobile crane and hoisting services; Rigging contractors, N.O.C.Applies to:Mobile crane and hoisting services and rigging contractors not covered by another classification (N.O.C.).There are many types of cranes and derricks, both stationary and nonstationary. A mobile cra…

3509-01 Statuary and ornament: ManufacturingApplies to establishments engaged in the manufacture of decorative statuary, and other ornamental items including, but not limited to:• Cornices;• Countertops;• Grills;• Lawn and garden furniture;• Patio and blocks and stepping stones;•…

3510-05 Plastics: Foam molding, rotary molding, liquid moldingApplies to:Businesses engaged in manufacturing plastics using the foam molding, rotary molding, or liquid molding process.Processes used include:• Foam molding - Liquid polymer is mixed with one or more ingredients, in…

3511-02 Fiberglass goods: Manufacturing, N.O.C.Applies to:Businesses manufacturing of a wide variety of fiberglass goods not covered by another classification (N.O.C.).Fiberglass is a composite material consisting of glass fibers in resin; it is applied over or into molds by spra…

3512-02 Plastic goods: Manufacturing - Cutting, milling or bendingApplies to:Businesses engaged in the manufacture of a variety of plastic goods from premanufactured components such as sheets, rods, or tubes by cutting, milling, or bending.Products manufactured include, but are n…

3513-00 Rubber goods, N.O.C.: ManufacturingApplies to:• Businesses engaged in manufacturing rubber goods not covered by another classification (N.O.C.) from natural or synthetic rubber, which may be hard, soft, or liquid.• Businesses that manufacture rubber tires; mix and compoun…

3602-01 Electrical, telegraph or radio component, telephone set: Manufacture, assembly, or repairApplies to:Businesses manufacturing, assembling, or repair of components related to the telegraph, electrical, radio, or telephone industry.This is a shop or plant only classification…

3603-10 Furniture stripping and refinishing; metal plating or polishing, rustproofing, N.O.C.Applies to:Businesses engaged in stripping and refinishing wood or metal furniture; or metal plating (a coating of metal on an object), polishing, and rustproofing that is not covered by …

3604-16 Galvanizing or tinning - Not electrolytic, N.O.C.Applies to:Businesses providing galvanizing or tinning services not using an electrolytic method that are not covered by another classification (N.O.C.).Galvanizing or tinning can be used on all types of metal products, fro…

3605-28 Truck: Manufacturing or assemblyApplies to:Businesses manufacturing or assembling complete trucks.Truck manufacturers subject to this classification are the nonpassenger type vehicles such as semi-trucks. The determining factor to assign this classification is that they d…

3701-06 Chemicals, N.O.C.: Manufacturing chemical mixing, blending, and repackaging nitrate recovery from X-ray and photo filmsApplies to:Businesses engaged in manufacturing:• Acetylene gas;• Acid;• Ammonia;• Ammonia nitrate;• Borax;• Carbonic acid gas, also known as phenol;• Che…

3702-01 Breweries, malt houses, and yeast manufacturingApplies to:Businesses engaged in brewery, malt house, or yeast manufacturing operations.This classification also includes incidental:• Tasting rooms at the same location as the manufacturing site;• Tours of facilities and pre…

3708-14 Hide or leather dealers; Coating, impregnating, laminating or waterproofing textiles; Fabric embossing; Pelting; Taxidermists; and linoleum, oil cloth and imitation leather: ManufacturingApplies to:Businesses engaged in:• Selling dressed animal hides, reptile skins and ta…

3802-34 Embroidery or screen printing services on fabric products or garments; knitted fabric; knitted garments; or wigs: ManufacturingApplies to:• Businesses whose principle operation is the service of screen printing or embroidery for others on cloth items such as, but not limi…

3808-00 Upholstery work, N.O.C.Applies to:Upholstery work not covered by another classification (N.O.C.).Upholstery work becomes part of the furniture or vehicle as opposed to removable pillows or cushions, which are not permanently attached to the structure. Upholstery shops may…

3901-00 Bakeries - RetailApplies to establishments engaged in the baking of assorted goods for retail sales, such as, but not limited to:• Breads;• Cakes;• Pies;• Pastries.This classification includes "deli" sections in retail bakeries where bakery products, and items such as sou…

This classification includes the receipt of raw materials from growers or dealers, processing operations, quality control, lab testing, warehousing, packaging, shipping, and pickup and delivery when performed by employees in connection with the business operations.Note:For rules …

3903-08 Sugar refining; molasses and syrup, N.O.C.: ManufacturingApplies to:• Businesses processing (milling) sugar cane and sugar beets into various forms of powdered and granulated sugar;• Businesses manufacturing molasses and sugar syrups not covered by another classification …

3905-00 Restaurants, N.O.C.Applies to establishments engaged in restaurant operations not covered by another classification (N.O.C.). These establishments are "traditional, family or full service" restaurants that provide sit-down services, or cafeteria or buffet style meals. Thi…

3906-00 Bakeries, cracker, potato chip, ravioli/tamale, pasta, and pizza: Manufacturing N.O.C.Applies to:Businesses engaged in manufacture of baked goods, pastas, tamales, pizza, dry bakery products, and variety of snack foods. These businesses primarily sell to wholesale custome…

3909-00 CaterersApplies to:• Businesses engaged in catering operations that prepare and serve food and beverages for customers for social and business events such as weddings, parties, bar mitzvahs, meetings or banquets. Foods prepared and served range from deli trays, sandwiches…