Class Code 2802 — Carpentry - Shop Only

What This Class Code Covers

Class code 2802 covers carpentry work performed exclusively in a shop setting, as opposed to on a construction job site. This includes the fabrication of custom woodwork, millwork, and furniture in a controlled shop environment. The rate is lower than field carpentry codes because shop work eliminates the fall and weather hazards of job site work.

Who Is Classified Under Code 2802

Shop carpenters, custom woodworkers, and millwork fabricators who work exclusively in a shop.

Florida Rate for Class Code 2802

The current Florida workers' compensation rate for class code 2802 is $2.80 per $100 payroll. This rate is used to calculate your annual premium: (Total Payroll ÷ 100) × Rate. Your actual premium may be adjusted by your experience modification rate (EMR) and any applicable credits or debits.

Examples of Businesses Under Code 2802

This class code applies to businesses like 'Custom Cabinets by Design,' a 5-person shop in Orlando that fabricates bespoke kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, or 'Florida Fine Millwork,' a larger 15-person operation in Jacksonville that produces custom architectural trim and moldings for commercial projects.

Common Claims for Class Code 2802

Common claims for shop carpenters include lacerations and amputations from saws and other woodworking machinery, often due to improper guarding or inattention. Musculoskeletal injuries such as strains and sprains from lifting heavy lumber or repetitive tasks are also frequent, as are eye injuries from flying debris.

Premium Reduction Tips

• Ensure workers classified here do not perform any job site installation work
• Machine guarding on all woodworking equipment is the primary safety priority
• Wood dust control is important for both respiratory health and fire prevention

Get a Quote for Class Code 2802 in Florida

Bright Coast Insurance provides workers' compensation quotes for class code 2802 in Florida. Call or text (239) 323-0785 or request a free quote online. We serve businesses statewide with same-day certificates of insurance available for qualifying accounts.

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