Class Code 8006 — Store - Grocery Retail

What This Class Code Covers

Class code 8006 covers grocery store retail operations, including supermarkets, food stores, and grocery departments within larger retail establishments. Work involves stocking shelves, operating registers, managing produce and deli departments, and receiving deliveries. Hazards include slip-and-fall injuries from spills, musculoskeletal strain from stocking and lifting, and cuts in meat and deli departments.

Who Is Classified Under Code 8006

Cashiers, stock clerks, produce workers, deli workers, and store managers.

South Carolina Rate for Class Code 8006

The current South Carolina workers' compensation rate for class code 8006 is $1.35 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 8006

For class code 8006, real-world examples include: A neighborhood grocery store in Jacksonville employing 20 staff, offering fresh produce and deli services. A large supermarket chain in Tampa Bay with over 100 employees, including a bakery and seafood counter.

Common Claims for Class Code 8006

Common workers' comp claims for class code 8006 often involve: Slips and falls on wet floors or spilled produce, leading to sprains, fractures, or head injuries. Back strains from lifting heavy boxes of inventory, often chronic. Lacerations from knives in deli or produce departments, typically minor to moderate.

Premium Reduction Tips

• Slip-and-fall prevention programs including spill response protocols are critical
• Ergonomic lifting programs reduce back injury claims for stocking operations
• Separate meat cutting operations under a higher-rated code if applicable

Get a Quote for Class Code 8006 in South Carolina

Bright Coast Insurance provides workers' compensation quotes for class code 8006 in South Carolina. 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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