Class Code 2113
Fish Or Seafood Products Mfg
Class Code 2113 applies to businesses that manufacture fish or seafood products in California — from canneries and smokehouses to frozen fillet plants. The September 1, 2026 approved pure premium rate for this class is $11.461 per $100 of payroll, which reflects the industry's injury and loss exposure.
What Class Code 2113 Covers
This classification covers shore-based manufacturing operations that transform raw fish and seafood into consumer or industrial products. Typical operations include receiving and unloading raw catch, washing, eviscerating, filleting, trimming, brining, smoking, canning, freezing, glazing, packaging, labeling, and palletizing for shipment. It also includes ancillary plant activities directly tied to production such as on-site cold storage, rendering of byproducts, and wastewater treatment associated with the manufacturing process. Seafood distribution, retail fish markets, and commercial fishing vessels are generally classified separately; 2113 is specific to processing and conversion activities performed at manufacturing facilities.
Who It Applies To
- Canneries and smokehouse operators
- Frozen seafood processing plants (filleting, glazing, IQF tunnels)
- Shellfish shucking and packing facilities
- Seafood meal and rendering operations tied to processing plants
- Plant production workers, sanitation crews, and maintenance staff
- Quality control/lab technicians and packaging line operators
Common Job Duties
- Manual and mechanized filleting, trimming, and portioning of fish
- Operating mechanical filleters, band saws, conveyors, and freezing tunnels
- Canning, smoking, brining, curing, and vacuum or MAP packaging
- Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and processing areas with high-pressure hoses and chemicals
- Loading and palletizing finished product and operating forklifts in refrigerated spaces
- Monitoring quality control, sampling, and lab testing for spoilage or contaminants
Common Injury Risks
Understanding the $11.461 Rate
The approved pure premium rate of $11.461 per $100 of payroll represents the base cost to cover expected losses for Class 2113 before insurer adjustments. Carriers apply this pure premium to your payroll to calculate loss cost, then adjust for your firm's experience modification, schedule credits, policy fees, state assessments, and any retrospective or group-rating programs. Final premium is also affected by payroll audits, correct class coding, and loss prevention measures.
Cal/OSHA Compliance Requirements
California employers in seafood manufacturing must maintain an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and comply with Cal/OSHA requirements for hazard communication and employee training. Title 8 standards that commonly apply include machine guarding and control-of-hazardous-energy procedures, proper PPE in cold and wet environments, and documented hazard communication for sanitizers and other chemicals. Regular safety inspections, wet-floor controls, lockout/tagout, and temperature exposure mitigation are practical compliance priorities in these operations.
How Key HR Helps Employers Under Class Code 2113
A PEO like Key HR can help seafood manufacturers reduce workers' comp costs through tailored safety programs, OSHA-focused training (knife safety, machine guarding, cold-stress prevention), and proactive claims management including light-duty return-to-work plans. Key HR also ensures accurate payroll classification, assists with timely OSHA recordkeeping and injury reporting, and leverages group purchasing and loss-control resources to lower premiums over time.
Get a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Does Class Code 2113 cover seafood distributors, cold storage warehouses, or retail fish markets?
No. 2113 is for shore-based manufacturing of fish and seafood products. Distribution and refrigerated warehousing, retail fish markets, and wholesale storage are typically assigned different class codes that reflect different exposures and rates.
What practical steps can reduce my workers' comp premium under 2113?
Focus on machine guarding and LOTO procedures, knife and ergonomic training, improved floor drainage and anti-slip surfaces, formal cold-stress controls, routine maintenance to prevent equipment failures, and a documented return-to-work program. Accurate payroll reporting and class assignment plus proactive claims management also materially lower costs.
Are workers on commercial fishing vessels covered by this class?
No. Commercial fishing and vessel operations are covered under distinct marine and fishing class codes. 2113 applies to onshore processing and manufacturing facilities only.
Quick Facts
- Class Code
- 2113
- Classification
- Fish Or Seafood Products Mfg
- Pure Premium Rate
- $11.461 / $100 payroll
- Effective Date
- September 1, 2026
- Source
- WCIRB Approved Filing
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