Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-17A - Classifications for Washington workers' compensation insurance › Section 296-17A-6908 - Classification 6908

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
6908-02
Lightweight paper products, N.O.C.: Manufacturing
Applies to:
* Businesses manufacturing lightweight paper products not
				otherwise classified (N.O.C.).
* Businesses engaged as paper rewinders or paper converters.
				Businesses that purchase large rolls of premanufactured paper from outside
				sources, then cut, rewind, or "remanufacture" them into smaller or narrower
				rolls. They sometimes refer to themselves as "paper wholesalers," but they are
				performing more "manufacturing" work than what is allowed in classification
				6407 for wholesale stores. The machinery used for this type of cutting and
				rewinding is the same as that used by manufacturers of lightweight paper
				products, who also cut, wind, and rewind paper from large rolls onto smaller
				rolls.
Products manufactured include, but are not limited
				to:
* Blueprint paper;
* Calculation tape;
* Carbon paper;
* Computer paper;
* Crepe paper;
* Envelopes;
* File folders;
* Note pads;
* Stationery;
* Typewriter ribbon.
Materials used include, but are not limited to:
* File folder or stationery-weight paper;
* Clasps;
* Coating liquids and ink;
* Glue;
* String.
Machinery used include, but are not limited to:
* Balers;
* Die cutters and other cutting equipment;
* Embossers;
* Folding, punching, and drilling machines;
* Forklifts;
* Glue applicators;
* Packing machinery;
* Printing presses;
* Shredders;
* Sheeters;
* Slitters;
* Trimmers;
* Winders/rewinders.
Exclusion:
* Paper manufacturing is classified in 2401.
6908-03
Paper bag, movers packing pads,
			 and wallpaper: Manufacturing
Applies to:
Businesses manufacturing paper bags of all sizes, movers
				packing pads, wrapping paper, and wallpaper.
Materials used include, but are not limited to:
* Bubble wrap;
* Foam;
* Glue;
* Ink;
* Paper;
* Plastic wrap;
* String;
* Tape.
Machinery used include, but are not limited to:
* Bag making machines;
* Balers;
* Die cutters or other cutting machinery;
* Embossing machines;
* Forklifts;
* Glue applicators;
* Packing machines;
* Perforating or embossing machines;
* Printing presses;
* Sewing machines;
* Shredders;
* Slitters;
* Winders/rewinders.
Exclusions:
* Manufacture of paper, pulp or wood fiber, corrugated boxes,
				or other heavy-grade paper products is classified in 2401;
* Corrugating, laminating, oiling, or coating of paper is
				classified in 2401;
* Manufacture of plastic bags is classified in 3510;
* Manufacture of abrasive cloth or paper (emery
				cloth/sandpaper) and textile bags or sacks, are classified in 3708 or 3802 as
				applicable.
6908-05
Paper box - Noncorrugated: Manufacturing
Applies to:
Businesses manufacturing boxes, or partitions for boxes, from
				lightweight, noncorrugated cardboard.
Boxes or box partitions manufactured to package products
				that include, but are not limited to:
* Cigars;
* Clothing or other soft goods;
* Games;
* Prepared foods;
* Stationery;
* Wine.
Materials used include, but are not limited
				to:
* Cardboard (chipboard);
* Glue;
* Ink;
* Plastic film;
* Resin;
* Staples;
* Tape.
Machinery used include, but are not limited
				to:
* Balers;
* Box-making machines;
* Bundlers;
* Cutting machines;
* Forklifts;
* Laminators;
* Printing presses;
* Sheeters;
* Shredders;
* Slitters;
* Slotters;
* Unitizers;
* Winders and rewinders.
Exclusions:
* Manufacture of paper, pulp or wood fiber, corrugated boxes,
				or other heavy-grade paper products is classified in 2401;
* Corrugating, laminating, oiling, or coating paper is
				classified in 2401.
6908-06
Single or double-ply paper products: Manufacturing
Applies to:
Businesses manufacturing single or double-ply paper
				products.
Products manufactured include, but are not limited
				to:
* Florist papers;
* Handmade items;
* Napkins;
* Shredded or crimped packaging material;
* Surgical gowns;
* Table or shelf covers;
* Tissue;
* Towels.
Materials used include, but are not limited
				to:
* Glue;
* Plastic or cellophane lining;
* Single or double-ply paper;
* Tape.
Machinery used include, but are not limited
				to:
* Cutting tables;
* Folding machines;
* Forklifts;
* Gluing machines;
* Paper crimping machinery;
* Winders and rewinders.
Exclusion:
* Paper manufacturing is classified in 2401.
07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-6908, filed 12/8/06,
				  effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.16.035. 98-18-042, § 296-17-753,
				  filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; 96-12-039, § 296-17-753, filed 5/31/96,
				  effective 7/1/96. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.04.020(1) and
				  51.16.035. 91-12-014, §
				  296-17-753, filed 5/31/91, effective 7/1/91. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.16.035. 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), §
				  296-17-753, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; 85-06-026 (Order 85-7), §
				  296-17-753, filed 2/28/85, effective 4/1/85. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.04.030 and
				  51.16.035. 79-12-086 (Order
				  79-18), § 296-17-753, filed 11/30/79, effective 1/1/80; Order 77-27,
				  § 296-17-753, filed 11/30/77, effective
				  1/1/78.