Class Code 5507 — Street or Road Construction or Reconstruction

What This Class Code Covers

Class code 5507 covers street and road construction and reconstruction, including grading, base preparation, paving, and related road building operations. This is a significant classification in Florida due to the state's extensive road construction program. Work involves operating heavy equipment such as graders, compactors, and pavers, as well as manual labor for road construction. Hazards include heavy equipment accidents, traffic exposure, heat stress, and struck-by hazards.

Who Is Classified Under Code 5507

Road construction workers, heavy equipment operators, paving crew members, and flaggers.

Michigan Rate for Class Code 5507

The current Michigan workers' compensation rate for class code 5507 is $3.00 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 5507

A large civil construction firm in Orlando building new arterial roads and interchanges. A local contractor in Fort Myers performing repaving and reconstruction of city streets.

Common Claims for Class Code 5507

Struck-by incidents from heavy equipment and vehicles, falls on uneven terrain, and crush injuries from machinery are severe and frequent. Heat exhaustion, respiratory issues from dust, and strains from manual labor are also common.

Premium Reduction Tips

• Traffic control and work zone safety are the top priorities for road construction
• Heat illness prevention is critical for Florida road construction workers
• Heavy equipment operator training and certification reduces accident frequency

Get a Quote for Class Code 5507 in Michigan

Bright Coast Insurance provides workers' compensation quotes for class code 5507 in Michigan. 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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