Class Code 2683
Luggage Mfg
Class code 2683 covers manufacturing operations that produce luggage, including cutting fabric and leather, sewing, assembling frames and hardware, and molding plastic shells. The WCIRB approved pure premium rate for California effective September 1, 2026 is $5.015 per $100 of payroll, which matters for budgeting and loss-control decisions.
What Class Code 2683 Covers
This classification applies to shops and plants where baggage, suitcases, trunks and related travel goods are produced or substantially altered. Typical operations include patterning and cutting textiles or leather, high-speed and industrial sewing, riveting and setting hardware (zippers, handles, locks, wheels), assembly of frames and telescoping handles, thermoforming or injection molding of hard-shell components, adhesive bonding and finishing, and final inspection and packing. It covers both discrete-piece manufacturing and small-scale production runs, whether automated assembly lines or bench assembly. Repair and significant alteration work done in a shop using the same manufacturing equipment is generally included; simple retail sales without manufacturing activity are not.
Who It Applies To
- Luggage and travel goods manufacturers (large and small)
- Contract manufacturers producing bags, suitcases, and hard-shell cases
- Custom or specialty luggage shops that cut, sew, and assemble products
- Plant machine operators, industrial sewers and cutters
- Maintenance technicians for sewing, cutting, molding and press equipment
Common Job Duties
- Operating industrial sewing machines and overlock/stitching equipment
- Cutting fabrics, leather and plastic using band knives, die cutters or laser cutters
- Assembling frames, installing zippers, wheels, locks, handles and telescoping hardware
- Operating injection molding, thermoforming or press equipment for hard-shell components
- Applying adhesives, heat sealing, and performing finishing and surface treatment
- Inspecting quality, packing finished pieces, and performing routine machine maintenance
Common Injury Risks
Understanding the $5.015 Rate
The pure premium of $5.015 per $100 of payroll represents the portion of premium allocated to expected claim costs before expenses and profit loads. To estimate premium, multiply total payroll for employees assigned to class 2683 by 0.05015. Your final premium is affected by your insurer or PEO's expense and profit multipliers, your experience modification (X-Mod), payroll mix among other class codes, and any deductible or retrospective rating programs.
Cal/OSHA Compliance Requirements
Cal/OSHA general industry standards apply to luggage manufacturing: machine guarding and point-of-operation protection, an effective lockout/tagout program for maintenance, Hazard Communication (GHS) for adhesives and solvents, respirator and ventilation controls for dust and fumes, and a hearing conservation program when noise exceeds 85 dBA. Employers must provide job-specific training, document records, maintain equipment safeguards, and keep injury and illness logs under Title 8 General Industry Safety Orders.
How Key HR Helps Employers Under Class Code 2683
A PEO like Key HR can centralize claims management, administer payroll and accurate class reporting, and deploy targeted loss-prevention programs—machine-guarding audits, ergonomics for sewers, chemical handling procedures, and return-to-work protocols—to lower claims frequency and your experience modifier. Key HR also provides OSHA recordkeeping support, safety training tailored to cutting/sewing/molding tasks, and can negotiate workers' comp placement and pricing to help control total labor cost.
Get a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Does a retail store that sells luggage fall under class code 2683?
No. Pure retail sales without in-shop manufacturing or repair are usually assigned a retail or sales class code. Class 2683 applies when the business performs cutting, sewing, assembly, molding or substantial repair work on luggage.
Are small repair and alteration shops included in 2683?
If the shop uses the same manufacturing tools—industrial sewing machines, cutting dies, presses, or molding equipment—to perform repairs and significant alterations, those employees are typically classified to 2683. Minor retail adjustments may be classified differently.
What practical steps reduce workers' comp costs for luggage manufacturers?
Implementing machine guarding and lockout/tagout, ergonomics and rotation for repetitive tasks, respirators/ventilation for adhesives and dust, documented training, proactive light-duty return-to-work programs and routine maintenance plans will reduce injuries, lower claim severity, and improve your experience modification.
Quick Facts
- Class Code
- 2683
- Classification
- Luggage Mfg
- Pure Premium Rate
- $5.015 / $100 payroll
- Effective Date
- September 1, 2026
- Source
- WCIRB Approved Filing
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