Class Code 2570
Mattress Or Box Springs Mfg
Class Code 2570 covers manufacturing of mattresses and box springs in California, including foam cutting, quilting, tufting, coil assembly, and final assembly and packaging. This classification matters because the approved pure premium rate for Sept. 1, 2026 is $10.032 per $100 of payroll, which forms the base of workers' comp cost for employers in this industry.
What Class Code 2570 Covers
This class applies to facilities that manufacture mattresses, box springs, and their component parts — including foam cutting and shaping, sewing and quilting of mattress ticking, tufting operations, assembly of innerspring units, wood or metal frame construction for box springs, adhesive bonding and compression packaging. It covers both vertically integrated factories that build coil units and separate upholsterers that stitch, finish and assemble mattresses. Operations using tufting machines, hydraulic presses, automated cutting tables, coil forming machines, and adhesive spray lines are typically included. Repair and rework stations within a mattress plant (such as seam repair or rebonding foam) are also part of this classification when performed by plant employees.
Who It Applies To
- Large and small mattress manufacturing plants producing finished mattresses and box springs
- Independent box spring manufacturers and frame assemblers
- Foam fabrication shops that cut, shape, and laminate foam layers for mattresses
- Upholstery departments that sew, quilt, tuft, and finish mattress ticking
- Spring and coil manufacturers that form and assemble innerspring units
- Contract manufacturers producing mattresses or box springs for retail brands
Common Job Duties
- Operating band knives, CNC foam cutters and compression saws to size and shape foam layers
- Sewing and quilting mattress ticking on industrial sewing machines and quilting frames
- Running tufting machines, hand-tufting, and inserting tufting buttons or anchors
- Forming, welding or assembling metal coils and attaching springs to mattress platforms
- Applying adhesives, laminating layers, and using spray or roller glue systems
- Operating hydraulic presses for compression packing and box spring assembly
- Material handling: lifting, moving and staging heavy mattress cores and finished units; forklift operation for palletizing and shipping
Common Injury Risks
Understanding the $10.032 Rate
The approved pure premium of $10.032 per $100 of payroll is the insurer's expected cost of claims for this classification before expense loads and adjustments. Employers calculate the base premium by multiplying total payroll in this class by the rate (payroll/100 x 10.032). The final premium an employer pays will vary by insurer loading, experience modification (X-mod), audits, deductibles, schedule credits, and the accuracy of payroll assignment to this class.
Cal/OSHA Compliance Requirements
Cal/OSHA requirements commonly enforced in mattress and box spring plants include machine guarding and point-of-operation safeguards, control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) during maintenance, hazard communication and proper labeling of adhesives and solvents, and respiratory protection where airborne chemicals or dust are present. Employers should also follow forklift and powered industrial truck training rules, maintain good housekeeping to control combustible dust, and document PPE and training programs under Title 8, California Code of Regulations.
How Key HR Helps Employers Under Class Code 2570
A PEO like Key HR can help employers in this classification by ensuring accurate classification and payroll reporting, implementing targeted loss-control programs (machine guarding, ergonomic lift teams, lockout/tagout), and administering return-to-work programs to shorten claim durations. Key HR's claims advocacy, safety training tailored to mattress operations, and consolidated payroll and reporting can lower experience modification factors and reduce overall workers' comp cost.
Get a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Does Class Code 2570 include both foam-only mattress shops and full innerspring manufacturers?
Yes. Class 2570 covers manufacturers producing finished mattresses or box springs and the component operations within those plants — from foam cutting and assembly to coil forming and final finishing. Separate foam fabrication shops that supply mattresses are typically included when they produce components for finished mattress products.
How can I lower workers' comp costs for a mattress manufacturing facility?
Focus on specific controls: machine guarding and interlocks on cutters and presses, lockout/tagout for maintenance, mechanical aids and team lifts for handling heavy units, respiratory controls and ventilation for adhesives and foam dust, and a formal return-to-work plan. Accurate payroll classification and proactive claims management through a PEO can also lower your experience modification and premiums.
Are temporary or contract workers included under this class code?
Temporary and contract workers are classified based on who directs their work and the services provided. If they perform mattress or box spring manufacturing tasks under your control, their payroll for those operations should be reported in Class 2570; otherwise, vendor staffing arrangements and leasing agreements may affect classification and responsibility for coverage.
Quick Facts
- Class Code
- 2570
- Classification
- Mattress Or Box Springs Mfg
- Pure Premium Rate
- $10.032 / $100 payroll
- Effective Date
- September 1, 2026
- Source
- WCIRB Approved Filing
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