Class Code 5509 — Street or Road Maintenance

What This Class Code Covers

Class code 5509 covers street and road maintenance operations, including pothole repair, crack sealing, line striping, and general road maintenance. This is one of the higher-rated road construction codes due to the significant traffic exposure of maintenance workers.

Who Is Classified Under Code 5509

Road maintenance workers, pothole repair crews, and line striping workers.

Florida Rate for Class Code 5509

The current Florida workers' compensation rate for class code 5509 is $5.94 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 5509

A municipal public works department in Tampa performing routine pothole repair and crack sealing on city streets. A specialized contractor in Jacksonville providing line striping and road marking services for highways.

Common Claims for Class Code 5509

Struck-by incidents from passing vehicles, falls on uneven road surfaces, and strains from manual labor are common. Exposure to asphalt fumes and heat exhaustion are also risks.

Premium Reduction Tips

• Traffic control and high-visibility PPE are critical for road maintenance workers
• Heat illness prevention is important for Florida road maintenance workers

Get a Quote for Class Code 5509 in Florida

Bright Coast Insurance provides workers' compensation quotes for class code 5509 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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