Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-17A - Classifications for Washington workers' compensation insurance › Section 296-17A-3404 - Classification 3404

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
3404-06 Metal sign: Manufacturing
Applies to:
Businesses that manufacture signs from metals lighter than 9
				gauge.
Work activities include, but are not limited
				to:
* Punching;
* Drilling;
* Riveting;
* Welding;
* Painting;
* Powder coating;
* Silk screening;
* All activities necessary to make a sign operative, such as,
				adding electrical or circuitry.
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited
				to:
* Punches;
* Presses;
* Drills;
* Shears;
* Brake presses;
* Water jets;
* Welders.
This classification includes the repair of items being
				manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to
				this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes
				work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having
				operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
* Worker hours or businesses installing or removing signs
				outside buildings must be reported separately in 0403;
* Worker hours or businesses installing or removing signs
				inside buildings must be reported separately in 0513;
* Worker hours or businesses painting or lettering signs on the
				inside of buildings, or painting on or applying lettering to sign "backings"
				that are manufactured by others must be reported separately in 4109;
* Manufacturing wood or plastic signs is classified in the
				classification applicable to the manufacturing process and materials;
* Activities away from the shop or plant must be reported
				separately in the applicable classification.
Note:
For rules on assigning and reporting in more
				than one basic classification, see WAC
				296-17-31017
				Multiple classifications.
3404-07 Metal goods, N.O.C.: Manufacturing or assembly
				from materials lighter than 9 gauge
Applies to:
Businesses that manufacture or assemble metal goods from
				materials lighter than 9 gauge, that are not covered by another classification
				(N.O.C.). Metal goods in this classification include, but not limited
				to:
* Aluminum ware;
* Brass or copper goods.
This classification also includes the mass production of
				products by metal stamping.
Accessory materials such as, but not limited to, electrical
				assembly units, glass, plastic, or wood may be used in the manufacture of
				stoves.
Work activities include, but are not limited
				to:
* Dipping tin/metal into liquid zinc (galvanizing
				process);
* Cutting, drilling, punching, forming, bending, stamping,
				riveting and soldering/welding;
* Painting, powder coating or silk screening their
				products;
* Stamping and assembly work;
* Electroplating and other types of finishes;
* Electrical wiring or circuitry.
Products manufactured include, but are not limited
				to:
* Soda/food cans;
* Garbage cans;
* Handles, latches and hinges;
* License plates;
* Pie plates;
* Pots;
* Waste baskets;
* Water heaters;
* Electric baseboard heaters;
* Electric furnaces;
* Boats (lighter than 9 gauge);
* Bicycles;
* Mail boxes;
* Buckets;
* Gutters and downspouts;
* Electric or gas cook stoves;
* Belt buckles;
* Lamp stands;
* Cooking utensils;
* Flower pots;
* Stoves;
* Skis or toboggans;
* Hardware that is not covered by another classification
				(N.O.C.).
Note:
Products manufactured in this classification
				may be finished products or component parts.
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited
				to:
* Drills;
* Presses;
* Punches;
* Shears;
* Brake press;
* Welders;
* Grinders;
* Water jets;
* Brazing guns.
Note:
Machinery/equipment could be manual or
				computer numeric controlled (CNC).
This classification includes the repair of items being
				manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to
				this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes
				work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having
				operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
* Manufacturing nuts, bolts, screws, nails, tacks, rivets,
				eyelets, spikes and needles is classified in 3402;
* Manufacturing stoves of metals 9 gauge or heavier is
				classified in 3402;
* Activities away from the shop or plant which must be reported
				separately in the applicable classification.
Note:
For rules on assigning and reporting in more
				than one basic classification, see WAC
				296-17-31017
				Multiple classifications.
3404-20 Metal furniture, shower door, showcases,
				coffin/casket: Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to:
Businesses that manufacture or assemble furniture, shower
				doors, coffins or caskets made with metals lighter than 9 gauge.
Work activities include, but are not limited
				to:
* Cutting;
* Drilling;
* Punching;
* Bending;
* Riveting;
* Soldering/welding.
Products manufactured include, but are not limited
				to:
* Coffins/caskets;
* Furniture;
* Shower doors;
* Showcases;
* File cabinets;
* Desks;
* Stands.
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited
				to:
* Punches;
* Presses;
* Drills;
* Shears;
* Brake presses;
* Welders.
This classification includes the repair of items being
				manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to
				this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes
				work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having
				operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
* Manufacturing wood furniture is classified in 2905;
* Manufacturing caskets from wood or plastic, is classified in
				the classification applicable to the manufacturing process and material;
* Physically separated upholstery departments of establishments
				engaged in furniture, coffin, casket manufacturing, assembly, or finishing may
				be reported separately in classification 3808, provided all the conditions of
				the general reporting rule covering the division of an employee's hours have
				been met;
* Activities away from the shop or plant which must be reported
				separately in the applicable classification.
Note:
For rules on assigning and reporting in more
				than one basic classification, see WAC
				296-17-31017
				Multiple classifications.
3404-24 Metal electric or gas lighting fixtures,
				lampshades or lantern: Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to:
Businesses that manufacture or assemble metal fixtures,
				lampshades, or lanterns from materials lighter than 9 gauge. Businesses in this
				classification may make a finished product or only component pieces.
Work activities include, but are not limited
				to:
* Punching;
* Cutting;
* Riveting;
* Drilling;
* Welding;
* Soldering;
* Assembly work;
* Attaching electrical or gas-filled tubes.
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited
				to:
* Punches;
* Presses;
* Drills;
* Shears;
* Brake presses;
* Grinders;
* Welders.
This classification includes the repair of items being
				manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to
				this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes
				work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having
				operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
* Manufacturing neon tube signs or displays that are not
				attached to metal backings is classified in 3602;
* Activities away from the shop or plant which must be reported
				separately in the applicable classification.
Note:
For rules on assigning and reporting in more
				than one basic classification, see WAC
				296-17-31017
				Multiple classifications.
3404-26 Aluminum window, sash, door and metal awnings:
				Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to:
Businesses that manufacture or assemble windows, sashes, doors,
				or awnings from metals lighter than 9 gauge. Accessory materials such as, but
				not limited to, glass, wood or plastic may be used in the assembly
				process.
Businesses in this classification may make a finished product
				or only component parts.
Work activities include, but are not limited
				to:
* Punching;
* Drilling;
* Riveting;
* Bending;
* Welding;
* Painting;
* Enameling;
* Assembly work.
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited
				to:
* Punches;
* Presses;
* Drills;
* Shears;
* Brake presses;
* Grinders;
* Welders.
This classification includes the repair of items being
				manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to
				this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes
				work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having
				operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
* Manufacturing vinyl window sashes is classified in
				3512;
* Manufacturing wooden window sashes and doors is classified in
				2903;
* Manufacturing awnings from canvas or other textiles is
				classified in 3802;
* Activities away from the shop or plant which must be reported
				separately in the applicable classification.
Note:
For rules on assigning and reporting in more
				than one basic classification, see WAC
				296-17-31017
				Multiple classifications.
3404-27 Auto or truck parts, N.O.C.: Manufacturing or
				assembly; miscellaneous stamped parts
Applies to:
Businesses that manufacture or assemble auto or truck parts not
				covered by another classification (N.O.C.).
Work activities include, but are not limited
				to:
* Punching;
* Drilling;
* Riveting;
* Bending;
* Welding;
* Assembly work;
* Galvanizing;
* Electroplating.
Products manufactured include, but are not limited
				to:
* Hub caps;
* Fenders;
* Trim;
* Auto or truck parts produced with metals lighter than 9 gauge
				(nonstamped).
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited
				to:
* Punches;
* Presses;
* Drills;
* Shears;
* Brake presses;
* Grinders;
* Welders.
This classification includes the repair of items being
				manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to
				this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes
				work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having
				operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
* Activities away from the shop or plant which must be reported
				separately in the applicable classification.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.16.035,
				  51.16.100, 2008 c 70, and
				  Title
				  51 RCW. 08-15-132, §
				  296-17A-3404, filed 7/22/08, effective 10/1/08. 07-01-014, recodified as §
				  296-17A-3404, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.16.035 and
				  51.16.100. 06-24-055, §
				  296-17-58105, filed 12/1/06, effective
				  1/1/07.