BLACKSMITHING
This classification applies to the manufacture of hand-forged iron, brass, bronze and steel products, including but not limited to gate parts, grilles, railings, hooks, horse shoes, candelabras, fireplace tools, light fixtures and agricultural implements.
Blacksmithing operations in connection with the employer's other classifiable operations shall not be separately classified.
The manufacture of machine-forged iron or steel products shall be classified as 3110(1), Forging Works.
The casting of iron shall be classified as 3081, Foundries — iron.
The casting of steel shall be classified as 3082, Foundries — steel castings.
The casting of nonferrous metal shall be classified as 3085, Foundries — nonferrous.
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnote | Effective Date |
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Phraseology: This classification shall not be used for division of payroll in connection with any other classification (other than the Standard Exceptions or General Exclusions) unless the operations described by Classification 3110(3) constitute a separate and distinct enterprise having no connection with the operations covered by any other applicable classification. | 1/1/2016 |
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