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

5106-10 Forging works, tool forging, blacksmithing, or vehicle spring or auto bumper: ManufacturingApplies to businesses engaged in:• Forging works by drop or machine forging;• Tool forging, usually by hot forming or stamping;• Blacksmithing;• Vehicle spring or auto bumper manufa…

5108-55 Cable or wire rope: ManufacturingApplies to:• Businesses engaged in wire drawing including wire rope or cable manufacturing from iron or steel;• Businesses engaged in stranding iron or steel wire rope or cable; and• Businesses engaged in manufacturing insulated or covered…

5109-46 Heavy machinery & equipment including locomotive engines: Manufacture or repair; Press roller recoating/resurfacingApplies to:• Businesses engaged in the manufacture, assembly, and repair of heavy equipment. Machinery and equipment subject to this classification are usual…

5201-75 Electric power or transmission equipment: Manufacturing or assemblyApplies to the manufacture or assembly of industrial electrical transmission equipment and other large electrical equipment used in producing or transmitting electrical power.Equipment includes, but is not…

5204-58 Railroad car: Manufacturing or repairRailroad car wheel: Manufacturing or repairApplies to:• Businesses engaged in the manufacture or repair of railroad cars and/or railroad car wheels.Work activities include, but are not limited to:• Inspecting railroad cars which is usu…

5206-78 Permanent yard or shop operations; logging or log hauling contractorApplies to a permanent yard or shop of logging or log hauling contractors. This classification is limited to contractor yards and shops which are maintained exclusively for the storage of materials and ma…

5207-00 Bowling centersApplies to:Businesses operating bowling centers.Work activities include, but are not limited to:• Cleaning, waxing, polishing, or buffing the lanes;• Collecting fees;• Designating and activating lanes;• Distributing score sheets;• Food and beverage operatio…

5208-00 Iron or steel works: Fabrication or assembly - Structural iron or steelApplies to establishments engaged in the fabrication or assembly of structural iron or steel. Structural in this classification will mean when fabricated for and used in the frame or grid work of a bui…

5209-00 Boiler or tank constructionApplies to:Businesses engaged in the construction of boilers or steel tanks. Boilers are tanks used to either store hot water or make steam.Products stored in tanks include, but are not limited to:• Fuels;• Sand and gravel;• Solid waste;• Water.…

5300-00 State government - Administrative field personnelApplies to state employees whose duties may require them to travel to an alternative work location but their work assignment is administrative in nature. Travel is an expectation for these workers in order to perform their …

5301-10 Accounting or bookkeeping servicesApplies to establishments engaged in providing general accounting or bookkeeping services to others. Types of services contemplated by establishments subject to this classification include, but are not limited to:• Auditing;• Tax preparat…

5302-00 Computer consulting, programming, software and website development, and internet service providers (ISPs), N.O.C.Applies to establishments engaged in providing computer consulting - primarily recommending and designing hardware systems and/or software for the needs of the…

5305-06 Clerical office, administrative employees, and elected officials of cities and townsApplies to clerical office, administrative employees, and elected officials of cities and towns. Clerical duties include, but are not limited to, answering telephones, handling corresponde…

5306-07 Clerical office, administrative employees, and elected officials of counties, public utility districts and taxing districts, N.O.C.Applies to clerical office, administrative employees, and elected officials of counties, public utility districts and taxing districts, not o…

5307-00 State government employees - N.O.C.Applies to state government employees not covered by another classification (N.O.C. - not otherwise classified). This is the basic state agency classification which covers employees who have duties that support the mission of the agency …

5308-20 Community action organizations - Professional services and administrative employees, N.O.C.Applies to organizations performing two or more services to support the local community and people in need.This classification applies to professional services and administrative em…

6103-01 Schools: Academic, K-12 - Clerical office, sales personnel, teachers, N.O.C. and administrative employeesApplies to clerical office, sales personnel and administrative employees such as principals, assistant principals, receptionists, secretaries, counselors, school nurse…

6104-01 Schools: Academic, K-12 - All other employments, N.O.C.Applies to all other employees of public or private academic schools K-12 (kindergarten level through grade 12) and the state schools for the blind and deaf. All other in this classification is defined as employees su…

6105-05 Hospitals: N.O.C. - (to be assigned only by the hospital underwriter).Applies to establishments engaged in operating hospitals which are not covered by another classification (N.O.C.) and that do not have routine patient lifting and moving hazard. Types of hospitals cover…

6107-01 Veterinary hospitals or clinicsApplies to:Businesses of state licensed practitioners engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine, dentistry, or surgery. This classification includes clerical office and sales personnel.Work activities include, but are not limited to:• A…

6108-00Nursing homes and skilled nursing centersClassification 6108 applies to skilled nursing facilities (SNF). This includes nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and similar facilities. While the level of care is less urgent than for patients requiring hospitalization, SNFs, …

6109-00 Physicians, surgeons, and medical clinics, N.O.C.Applies to:• Licensed medical practitioners such as physicians and surgeons, not covered by another classification (N.O.C.).• Medical clinics not covered by another classification (N.O.C.).Medical practices include, but are…

6110-00 Home health services and nursing care, N.O.C.Applies to establishments engaged in providing skilled and semiskilled nursing and home health care services to individuals who need the continuous care and supervision that hospitals and nursing facilities provide. Patients fr…

6120-00 Acute care hospitals - With a fully implemented safe patient handling program (to be assigned only by the hospital underwriter)Applies to establishments that meet the definition of an acute care hospital contained in WAC 296-17-35203(7) that are using the required patient…

6121-00 Acute care hospitals - Without a fully implemented safe patient handling program (to be assigned only by the hospital underwriter)Applies to establishments that meet the definition of an acute care hospital contained in WAC 296-17-35203(7) but that are not using the requi…

6201-00 Mortuaries, funeral homes, crematoriumsApplies to:Businesses engaged in all operations of a mortuary, funeral home, or crematorium.Funeral homes generally provide a complete burial service.Occupations include, but are not limited to:• Crematory employees, if they are empl…

6202-00 CemeteriesApplies to:• Cemeteries and businesses providing cemetery and funeral services at one location. Cemeteries are communal burial places and range in size from small churchyards to private facilities with hundreds of acres of land.• Pet cemeteries.Cemeteries may pr…

6203-00 YMCA/YWCA institutionsApplies to:Businesses engaged in the operation of a Young Men's or Young Women's Christian or Hebrew Associations.These are international community service organizations which generally respond to the needs of their communities.Operations include, bu…

6204-00 Baths, hot tubs, saunas, steam roomsApplies to:Businesses operating baths, hot tubs, day spas, saunas, or steam rooms.Services include, but are not limited to:• Aromatherapy;• Baths;• Body shampoos;• Body wraps;• Hot tubs;• Jetted bathtubs;• Mud baths;• Rub downs;• Saunas…

6205-00 Clubs, N.O.C.Applies to clubs not specifically described by another classification. All clubs have members, and most clubs charge membership fees or dues (as opposed to clubs or halls in classification 6607 which are open to the public). The facilities and services offere…

6206-06 Golf courses, N.O.C.Applies to:Businesses operating public or private golf courses, including pro shops, miniature golf courses, and driving ranges operated in connection with the golf course.This classification includes snack bars operated at the golf course when the sna…

6207-00 Traveling carnivals and amusement ridesApplies to:Businesses engaged in operating traveling carnivals, operating mechanical and nonmechanical amusement rides, and automobile, motorcycle, and monster truck stunt shows.Work activities include, but are not limited to:• Drivi…

6208-00 Permanent site for amusement parks, exhibition caves or caverns, boat rentals, and kiddie ridesApplies to:• Amusement parks and kiddie rides located on a permanent site.• Businesses that operate a park with water and the business does recreational boat rentals.• Operating…

6209-03 Dude ranch resortsApplies to establishments engaged in operating a dude ranch resort where vacationers experience the western style of life on a ranch. Activities include, but are not limited to, horseback riding, grooming the ranch animals, hay rides, swimming, ranch sty…

6301-00 Sales personnel: Vehicles and marine pleasure craftApplies to:Businesses having sales employees, not covered by another classification assigned to the employer's account, who are engaged in selling and/or leasing new and/or used vehicles.Vehicles can include, but are not …

6303-00 Sales personnel with outside duties, messengers, N.O.C.Applies to:Workers whose job duties and work environment meet all the conditions of the general reporting rules covering outside sales personnel, and who are not covered by another classification (N.O.C.) assigned to …

6305-00 Stores: Clothing - RetailApplies to establishments engaged in the retail sale of new or used clothing. Merchandise varies, but generally includes shoes, jewelry, giftware, or accessories in addition to wearing apparel. Some establishments will specialize in certain types …

Classification 6306 applies to retail and wholesale sales, rental, and rent-to-own of new, used, or refurbished:• Furniture for home and office;• Billiard or pool tables;• Household appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves, range tops, trash compactors, washing machines…

Wholesale or retail store operations: Stores for jewelry, hearing aids, optical products, clocks and watches, and trophiesClassification 6308 applies to retail and/or wholesale stores selling precision designed products. These are generally smaller sized items. Sales include:• Cl…

Wholesale or retail store operations primarily providing any combination of the following merchandise, supplies, or services:• Antiques (variety);• Art galleries;• Bicycles;• Door to door sales;• Floor and countertop covering materials;• Furniture kits, boxed;• Guns;• Hardware st…

6402-00 Stores: Grocery, N.O.C. - RetailApplies to:Businesses providing retail sale of a full line of grocery items.To qualify for this classification a business must provide for retail sale all of the following items listed below.These stores will generally be of the supermarket…

6403-01 Stores: Coffee, tea, or spice - RetailApplies to establishments engaged in the retail sale of specialty coffees, teas, or spices. They may sell coffee/tea in packaged and/or ready to drink forms and may offer a small selection of pastries or cookies for the customers' con…

6404-00 Stores: Florists - Wholesale or retailApplies to:• Businesses engaged in the wholesale or retail sale of fresh-cut flower arrangements, potted plants, balloon arrangements, or arrangements of artificial or dried flowers and foliage. These shops typically carry related gif…

6405-01 Tire sales and service centers, including automobile or truck care service centers or repair garages operated in connection with a tire service or repair centerApplies to establishments engaged in the sale, installation, and repair of vehicle tires for others. This classi…

Retail store operations primarily providing any combination of the following merchandise, supplies, or services:• Architect and surveyor supplies;• Athletic outfits, team uniforms and other specialty clothing;• Blenders, food processors, juicers, microwaves, toasters, portable ov…

6407-00 Wholesale stores, N.O.C. - Including combined wholesale and retail store operationsApplies to establishments engaged in the wholesale, or combined wholesale and retail sales of merchandise that is not covered by another classification (N.O.C.). Establishments subject to c…

6408-03 Dealers: Farm machinery/implementApplies to establishments engaged in the sale, lease, and/or rental, of new or used farm machinery and implements. This classification also applies to the service, repair and/or demonstration of those items by the dealer either on their pr…

6409-00 Dealers: Service/repair garages, machinery, equipment, N.O.C.Applies to establishments engaged in the sale, lease, rental, service, and/or repair of new or used machinery and equipment not covered by another classification (N.O.C.). For purposes of this classification the…

6410-02 Janitorial supply dealersApplies to:Businesses engaged in wholesale and/or retail distribution of janitorial supplies.Employees who work inside the storeroom, outside sales personnel, and route drivers are all included in this classification.Customers include, but are not…

Retail store operations limited to providing any combination of the following merchandise, supplies, or services:• All types of phones;• Beads;• Books, newspapers, magazines, and comic books;• Cameras;• Cards (greeting, post, and sports);• Cosmetics and fragrances;• Laptops, elec…