Class Code 1322
Oil/Gas Well Servicing
Class Code 1322 covers oil and gas well servicing operations in California, including workovers, well maintenance, wireline and coiled‑tubing activities. This classification has an approved pure premium of $4.324 per $100 of payroll, which helps determine employer workers' comp costs for crews performing these high‑hazard tasks.
What Class Code 1322 Covers
This classification applies to businesses that service existing oil and gas wells rather than drilling new wells. Typical operations include workover and recompletion activities, rigging up and down service rigs, pumping and testing well pressure, wireline and slickline interventions, coiled tubing runs, wellhead and Christmas tree maintenance, and surface equipment repair and replacements. The class covers crews who handle tubing, rods, packers, blowout preventers (BOPs) and associated pressure control equipment, as well as mechanics and service technicians who maintain submersible and rod pumping systems. It does not generally apply to office staff, sales personnel, or unrelated site support workers whose duties are administrative or clerical.
Who It Applies To
- Well service contractors and workover companies
- Workover rig crews: derrickhands, roustabouts, toolpushers
- Wireline and slickline operators and technicians
- Coiled tubing and pump service operators
- Field mechanics who maintain wellhead and pumping equipment
- Well testing and pressure‑control crews
Common Job Duties
- Rig up/rig down and moving service rigs and related rigging
- Running and retrieving tubing, rods, packers and downhole tools
- Operating wireline, coiled tubing units, and hydraulic pumping equipment
- Pressure testing and operating blowout preventers and choke manifolds
- Servicing and repairing surface pumps, motors and wellheads
- Handling chemicals for acidizing or well stimulation and conducting well cleanouts
Common Injury Risks
Understanding the $4.324 Rate
The approved pure premium of $4.324 per $100 of payroll is the WCIRB’s estimated cost of future losses for this classification before insurer expenses and profit. Insurers multiply the pure premium by an employer’s payroll (divided by 100) to get the base loss cost, then add policy expense factors, scheduled credits/debits, experience modification, and any deductible or retrospective adjustments to calculate the final premium.
Cal/OSHA Compliance Requirements
Cal/OSHA enforces Title 8 standards and industry‑specific requirements that apply to well servicing: employers must maintain written programs for Injury and Illness Prevention (IIPP), confined‑space entry, respiratory protection, lockout/tagout, fall protection, and hazardous‑materials communication. Specific field controls include H2S monitoring and emergency response plans, pressure‑control and BOP testing records, crane/hoist inspections for pipe handling, hot‑work permit systems, and employee training in the worker’s language. Regular documented training, rescue plans for confined spaces, and pre‑job hazard assessments are commonly inspected by Cal/OSHA.
How Key HR Helps Employers Under Class Code 1322
A PEO like Key HR helps employers in this high‑hazard class by ensuring correct payroll classification, centralizing workers' comp billing and audits, and providing proactive loss‑control services. Key HR can deliver California‑specific safety program templates (IIPP, confined space, H2S response), arrange certified training, manage claims and return‑to‑work coordination, and negotiate with carriers to help control premiums and improve experience modification over time.
Get a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my crew should be classified under 1322?
If your primary field work is servicing existing oil or gas wells — running tubing/rods, operating coiled tubing or wireline units, performing workovers, pressure testing BOPs, or maintaining wellheads and pumps — those employees are typically classed as 1322. Office, sales, or administrative staff should be reported separately.
Can safety programs and training lower my workers' comp costs for 1322 exposures?
Yes. Implementing an effective IIPP, documented confined‑space and H2S programs, routine equipment inspections, and a return‑to‑work policy can reduce claim frequency and severity. Improvements in loss history and documented safety investments can lower your experience modification and premium over time.
Will subcontractors working on my site be covered under my classification?
Generally, independent subcontractors should carry their own workers' compensation and be reported separately. If you hire labor and control their work as employees, they must be included under your payroll and class code. A PEO can help verify contractor insurance and handle proper class reporting to avoid misclassification.
Quick Facts
- Class Code
- 1322
- Classification
- Oil/Gas Well Servicing
- Pure Premium Rate
- $4.324 / $100 payroll
- Effective Date
- September 1, 2026
- Source
- WCIRB Approved Filing
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