Class Code 3022 — Boiler Making

What This Class Code Covers

Class code 3022 covers boiler making operations, including the fabrication and repair of pressure vessels, boilers, and heat exchangers. This is a specialized metalworking trade involving heavy plate steel, welding, and pressure testing. Hazards include welding fume exposure, burns, heavy material handling, and the risks associated with pressure vessel work.

Who Is Classified Under Code 3022

Boilermakers, welders, fitters, and pressure vessel fabricators.

Florida Rate for Class Code 3022

The current Florida workers' compensation rate for class code 3022 is $4.10 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 3022

This class code applies to companies like a specialized fabrication shop in Jacksonville that manufactures large industrial boilers for power plants, or a 15-person team in Orlando that repairs and maintains pressure vessels for chemical processing facilities. It also covers smaller, mobile operations that perform on-site welding and repair of heat exchangers for various industrial clients across Florida.

Common Claims for Class Code 3022

Common claims in this class involve severe burns from welding or hot materials, often requiring extensive medical treatment and potentially skin grafts. Musculoskeletal injuries such as sprains, strains, and fractures frequently occur due to handling heavy plates and equipment, or from falls on uneven work surfaces. Eye injuries from sparks and flying debris are also prevalent, ranging from minor irritation to permanent vision impairment.

Premium Reduction Tips

• ASME pressure vessel code compliance is mandatory for boiler fabrication
• Welding fume control is critical — boilermakers face significant fume exposure
• Confined space entry procedures are required for work inside vessels

Get a Quote for Class Code 3022 in Florida

Bright Coast Insurance provides workers' compensation quotes for class code 3022 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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