Workers Compensation Classification Codes
This dataset provides comprehensive workers compensation classification codes with detailed occupational descriptions, hazard levels, and manual rates per $100 of payroll. It enables insurers, brokers, and employers to accurately assess risk, calculate premiums, and benchmark occupational safety across industries and jurisdictions.
Sample rows
preview · 8 of 1,200 rows · all 9 columns| class_codestring | hazard_levelstring | manual_rate_per_100_payrollfloat | occupation_titlestring | statestring | effective_datedate | expiration_datedate | industry_groupstring | occupation_descriptionstring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1001A | Low | 0.35 | Office Clerk | California | 2022-01-01 | 2024-12-31 | Administrative | Handles administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and customer correspondence in an office setting. |
| 2003B | High | 8.5 | Construction Laborer | Texas | 2021-06-15 | 2023-12-31 | Construction | Performs manual labor on construction sites, including carrying materials and assisting skilled trades. |
| 3004C | Moderate | 1.75 | Registered Nurse | New York | 2023-03-01 | 2025-03-01 | Healthcare | Provides medical care, administers medication, and monitors patient conditions in healthcare facilities. |
| 4005D | High | 5.25 | Warehouse Worker | Illinois | 2022-08-01 | 2024-07-31 | Logistics | Moves inventory, operates forklifts, and ensures safe storage of goods in a warehouse. |
| 5006E | High | 7.1 | Electrician | Florida | 2023-02-10 | 2026-02-09 | Construction | Installs and repairs electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings. |
| 6007F | Moderate | 1.2 | Food Service Worker | Arizona | 2021-09-01 | 2023-08-31 | Hospitality | Prepares and serves food in restaurants and cafeterias, ensuring cleanliness and food safety. |
| 7008G | High | 6.6 | Machinist | Michigan | 2022-04-01 | 2024-03-31 | Manufacturing | Operates machine tools to manufacture precision parts and tools for industrial machinery. |
| 8009H | Low | 0.5 | Retail Sales Associate | Ohio | 2023-01-01 | 2025-01-01 | Retail | Assists customers, operates registers, and replenishes stock in retail environments. |
| 9001J | Very High | 10.25 | Truck Driver | Georgia | 2022-07-15 | 2024-07-14 | Transportation | Transports goods long distances, maintains vehicle safety, and ensures timely delivery. |
| 1002K | Moderate | 2.25 | Dental Hygienist | North Carolina | 2021-10-01 | 2023-09-30 | Healthcare | Cleans teeth, examines patients for dental diseases, and educates on oral health. |
| 1103L | Moderate | 1.4 | Janitor | Minnesota | 2022-05-01 | 2024-05-01 | Facilities | Cleans and maintains buildings, including offices and schools, using cleaning equipment and chemicals. |
| 1204M | Very High | 12.3 | Chemical Plant Operator | Louisiana | 2023-07-01 | 2026-06-30 | Manufacturing | Controls and monitors chemical production processes, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. |
| 1305N | Low | 0.2 | Software Developer | Washington | 2022-12-01 | 2024-11-30 | Technology | Designs, codes, and tests software applications for business and consumer use. |
| 1406P | High | 6.8 | Plumber | Massachusetts | 2021-03-01 | 2023-03-01 | Construction | Installs and repairs pipes and fixtures for water, gas, and sewage systems. |
| 1507Q | Moderate | 1.6 | Medical Laboratory Technician | Pennsylvania | 2023-04-01 | 2025-03-31 | Healthcare | Conducts lab tests on patient samples to aid diagnosis and treatment decisions. |
| 1608R | High | 4.5 | Landscaper | Colorado | 2022-03-01 | 2024-03-01 | Facilities | Designs and maintains gardens and outdoor spaces, operates landscaping equipment. |
| 1709S | Moderate | 1.1 | Hotel Housekeeper | Nevada | 2021-05-01 | 2023-04-30 | Hospitality | Cleans guest rooms, replenishes supplies, and maintains cleanliness standards in hotels. |
| 1801T | Very High | 13.5 | Firefighter | New Jersey | 2022-09-01 | 2024-09-01 | Public Safety | Responds to emergencies, extinguishes fires, and performs rescue operations. |
| 1902U | Low | 0.45 | Teacher | Virginia | 2023-08-01 | 2025-07-31 | Education | Educates students, prepares lesson plans, and maintains classroom discipline. |
| 2003V | High | 5.9 | Painter | Oregon | 2022-07-01 | 2024-06-30 | Construction | Applies paint and coatings to buildings, structures, and equipment, often working at heights. |
What the 1,200 rows show
from the 1,200-row sampleLow (hazard level) stands out: mean manual_
- 2.3median manual_
rate_ per_ 100_ payroll - 52industry groups
- 100states
Median 2.3, from 0.20 to 22.7.
- string 6
- float 1
- date 2
Columns
9 columns in three groups| column | type | description | example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text 6 columns | |||
class_code | string | Unique workers compensation classification code assigned to a job or occupation.unique | 1001A |
occupation_title | string | Short title or name of the occupation or job classification. | Office Clerk |
occupation_description | string | Detailed description of the job duties and responsibilities for the classification code. | Handles administrative ta… |
hazard_level | string | Risk or hazard level associated with the occupation (e.g., Low, Moderate, High, Very High).Low · Moderate · High · Very High | Low |
state | string | US state or jurisdiction where the classification code and rate apply (if applicable).optional | California |
industry_group | string | Industry group or sector associated with the occupation (e.g., Construction, Healthcare, Manufacturing).optional | Administrative |
| Numbers 1 column | |||
manual_rate_per_100_payroll | float | Manual rate in dollars per $100 of payroll used for workers compensation pricing for this classification code.0 or more | 0.35 |
| Dates and times 2 columns | |||
effective_date | date | Date when the manual rate and classification code became effective.optional | 2022-01-01 |
expiration_date | date | Date when the manual rate and classification code expire or are superseded.optional | 2024-12-31 |
Use it for
An insurance dashboard
Manual_
rate_ per_ 100_ payroll by hazard_ level. Excel, Power BI or Tableau. Why do the 386 Low rows have a mean manual_
rate_ per_ 100_ payroll of 0.80? A root-cause class exercise
Hand out the rows and one question. The answer is in the data, not in the brief.
- Class codes1,2001001A0.35Low2003B8.5High3004C1.75Moderate
A software demo
Believable class codes with occupation_
title, occupation_ description and hazard_ level to fill a screen in front of a buyer.
This dataset1,200 rows9 columns
Yours10,000 rows9 columnsstate: UK only
blueprint · workers-compensation-classification-codes
Behind this dataset
Same schema. As many rows as you need.
These 1,200 rows came out of a blueprint — 9 columns with generation rules behind each one. Open it in Data Factory to retune a column, add your own, wire in foreign keys, and run it at the size you actually need.
Rules it was built with
- NCCI class codes or state-specific codes
- Job description and typical duties
- Governing classification rules
- Manual rate per $100 of payroll
- Roofers and loggers highest rates
- Clerical office workers lowest rates
- Experience modification factor applied
- State differentials for same code
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- Exports
- CSV, JSON, JSONL, Parquet, SQL, Excel, TSV, XML
- Licence
- yours to use, including commercially
- API slug
- workers-compensation-classification-codes