Class Code 8380 — Auto Service and Repair Center

What This Class Code Covers

Class code 8380 covers auto service and repair center operations, including general automotive repair shops, tire dealers with installation, and quick lube operations. Work involves vehicle inspection, mechanical repair, tire mounting and balancing, and oil changes. Hazards include chemical exposure from automotive fluids, burns from hot components, and musculoskeletal strain from working in awkward positions under vehicles.

Who Is Classified Under Code 8380

Auto mechanics, service technicians, tire installers, and service advisors.

Texas Rate for Class Code 8380

The current Texas workers' compensation rate for class code 8380 is $1.32 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 8380

For class code 8380, real-world examples include: A full-service auto repair shop in Miami specializing in engine diagnostics and transmission work. A tire and automotive service center in Orlando offering alignments, brake service, and oil changes.

Common Claims for Class Code 8380

Common workers' comp claims for class code 8380 often involve: Crush injuries to hands or feet from working with heavy vehicle components. Burns from hot engines or exhaust systems. Slips and falls on oily garage floors, leading to sprains or fractures.

Premium Reduction Tips

• Chemical handling procedures apply to oils, coolants, and brake fluids
• Lift safety programs prevent crush injuries from vehicle lifts
• Separate auto body repair under code 8393

Get a Quote for Class Code 8380 in Texas

Bright Coast Insurance provides workers' compensation quotes for class code 8380 in Texas. 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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