Skip to Content

Classification Search

Print page
Classification Phraseology as of:
9/1/2023
 
Classification Code:
0050
 
Phraseology:
FARM MACHINERY OPERATION — by contractors — including yard employees
Footnote:

This classification applies to employers that provide machinery and operating crews to conduct mechanized farming operations for separate concerns on a fee basis. Such operations include but are not limited to soil preparation, harvesting, pruning, baling, threshing and the application of insecticides, fertilizers, herbicides or seeds using farm machinery.

The aerial application of insecticides, fertilizers, herbicides or seeds onto farmlands shall be classified as 7409, Aircraft Operation — agricultural — dusting, spraying or seeding — members of the flying crew, and 7410, Aircraft Operation — agricultural — dusting, spraying or seeding — not members of the flying crew.

Contract grading of farm land shall be classified as 6218(3)/6220(3), Land Leveling — grading farm lands.

Industry Group/Related Classifications:
Farms
Approved Pure Premium Rate:
To learn how approved pure premium rates are different than insurer rates, click here.
Effective DatePure Premium RateNote
9/1/2023$5.02New/Renewal
9/1/2022$4.48New/Renewal
9/1/2021$6.03New/Renewal
Prior Phraseology and Footnote:
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnoteEffective Date

Phraseology:
FARM MACHINERY OPERATION — by contractors — including yard employees

Footnote:
This classification applies to employers that provide mechanized farming operations for separate concerns on a fee basis. Such operations include but are not limited to soil preparation, harvesting, pruning, baling, threshing and the application of insecticides, fertilizers, herbicides and seeds using farm equipment.

The aerial application of insecticides, fertilizers, herbicides and seeds onto farmlands shall be classified as 7409, Aircraft Operation — agricultural — dusting, spraying and seeding — members of the flying crew, and 7410, Aircraft Operation — agricultural — dusting, spraying or seeding — not members of the flying crew.

Contract grading of farm land shall be classified as 6218(3)/6220(3), Land Leveling — grading farm lands.

1/1/2018
New Search

The Classification Search was developed by the WCIRB for your convenience to help you identify Standard Classifications based on keywords or a classification code. However, you cannot rely solely on the Classification Search and must make an independent assessment when determining the appropriate classification(s) assignable to a risk in accordance with the USRP.