Class Code 2402
Carpet Or Rug Mfg
Class Code 2402 covers California employers who manufacture carpets or rugs, including tufting, weaving, dyeing, backing and finishing operations. The September 1, 2026 approved pure premium rate is $10.384 per $100 of payroll, a key input for calculating workerscomp costs for these production-heavy operations. Understanding the specific processes and risks under 2402 helps manufacturers control claims and premiums.
What Class Code 2402 Covers
2402 specifically applies to shops and plants that produce wall-to-wall carpet, area rugs, hooked rugs, and related floor coverings. Typical operations include tufting on power-driven tufting machines, loom weaving (axminster/wilton-style), dyeing and printing (vat and continuous dye lines), applying latex or adhesive backings, shearing and pile trimming, steaming, drying ovens, tuft-bonding, sewing and serging edges, and final cutting, packaging, and warehousing. It also covers in-plant maintenance of those production machines and material handling of rolls, fiber bales, and finished goods. Retail carpet sales or field installation work are not covered under 2402; those activities carry separate classifications.
Who It Applies To
- Carpet and rug manufacturing plants producing tufted, woven, or hooked floor coverings
- Tufting machine operators and loom weavers
- Dye house technicians and finishing line operators
- Maintenance mechanics who service tufting machines, ovens, and backing equipment
- Forklift operators and warehouse personnel handling rolls and finished goods
Common Job Duties
- Operating tufting machines, jacquard heads, and weaving looms
- Loading/unloading fiber bales and carpet rolls with forklifts or hoists
- Running dye vats, continuous dye lines, and heat-drying ovens
- Applying latex/adhesive backings and operating bonding calendars
- Shearing, clipping, trimming, and sewing edges or seams
- Routine maintenance, lubrication, and adjustment of high-speed machinery
- Packaging, palletizing, and staging finished carpet for shipment
Common Injury Risks
Understanding the $10.384 Rate
The pure premium rate of $10.384 per $100 of payroll represents the estimated cost of future claims for this classification before insurer expenses and profit. Insurers multiply this base by a company's payroll in that class to compute the pure premium, then apply experience modification, policy-level adjustments, and insurer loadings to determine the final premium. Final cost is affected by your experience modification, payroll reporting accuracy, classification splits, safety programs, deductible or retrospective rating selections, and claims management.
Cal/OSHA Compliance Requirements
Carpet and rug manufacturing must comply with Cal/OSHA requirements for machine guarding, control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) during maintenance, and effective hazardous materials programs for dyes, solvents and adhesives. Employers should also address respiratory protection and ventilation for dust and chemical fumes, noise monitoring and hearing conservation, and hazard communication (employee training, SDS access, labeling). Regular safety inspections, written procedures for confined or permit spaces in dye tanks, and combustible dust awareness for fiber accumulations are also important compliance elements.
How Key HR Helps Employers Under Class Code 2402
A PEO like Key HR helps employers with class-specific loss control by providing tailored safety programs, machine-guarding and lockout/tagout templates, respiratory and hearing-conservation plans, and supervisor training focused on tufting/weaving hazards. We centralize payroll and classification accuracy, manage claims and return-to-work programs to reduce experience mod impact, and can access market leverage with carriers to lower your total workers' comp cost.
Get a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Does Class Code 2402 include carpet installation or retail sales?
No. 2402 is limited to manufacturing operations—tufting, weaving, dyeing, backing and finishing in a plant. Field installation, carpet laying, or showroom retail sales are classified under different codes and should be reported separately to ensure accurate premium.
What are the quickest ways for a small carpet manufacturer to reduce workers' comp costs?
Focus on machine guarding and lockout/tagout to prevent severe laceration/amputation claims, implement safe material handling and mechanical lifting to reduce strains, enforce respiratory and skin-protection controls around dyes and adhesives, and establish a formal return-to-work program to limit lost-time claims and improve your experience modification over time.
How does Key HR ensure my payroll is classified correctly for 2402?
Key HR reviews your operations line-by-line, audits job duties and time spent on manufacturing tasks, and separates payroll into precise class codes (manufacturing, warehouse, installation, sales) before submitting to carriers. Accurate classification and regular audits reduce misclassification risk and unexpected premium adjustments at audit.
Quick Facts
- Class Code
- 2402
- Classification
- Carpet Or Rug Mfg
- Pure Premium Rate
- $10.384 / $100 payroll
- Effective Date
- September 1, 2026
- Source
- WCIRB Approved Filing
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