Class Code 3060
Door/Window Mfg – Metal Or Plastic; Door/Window Frame/Screen Mfg
Class code 3060 applies to shops that manufacture metal or plastic doors, windows, frames and screens rather than field installation. It covers fabrication processes from extrusion and cutting to assembly and finishing. The approved California pure premium rate effective Sept 1, 2026 is $7.364 per $100 of payroll.
What Class Code 3060 Covers
This classification describes in-plant manufacturing of doors, window units, frames and screens made from metal or plastic. Typical operations include extrusion or roll-forming of aluminum or PVC, cutting and trimming with saws or routers, stamping and punching, welding or brazing metal components, fastening hardware, glazing or inserting glass, applying finishes (paint, powder coat or anodize), and final assembly and packing. It covers production floor staff, machine operators, welders, finishers, quality inspectors and adjacent material handlers. Importantly, it does not describe on-site installation, storefront carpentry, or glazing work performed at customer job sites, which are usually assigned different class codes.
Who It Applies To
- Aluminum and vinyl window fabricators and extrusion shops
- Metal and plastic door manufacturers (commercial/residential production)
- Frame and screen manufacturers producing pre-finished units
- Shop machine operators, CNC/router operators and press operators
- Welders, fabricators and finish/powder-coat line workers
- Assembly line workers, packers and forklift/material handlers
Common Job Duties
- Operating extrusion lines, cutting saws, CNC routers and stamping presses
- Welding, brazing or thermal joining of metal frame components
- Trimming, deburring and sanding metal or plastic edges
- Installing hardware (hinges, locks), glazing, sealing and gasketing
- Surface preparation and finishing: painting, powder coating, anodizing
- Inspecting dimensions/fit, packaging finished units, loading for shipment
Common Injury Risks
Understanding the $7.364 Rate
The pure premium rate of $7.364 per $100 of payroll is the insurer's estimated cost of future losses for this classification before expenses and profit. To calculate base premium, multiply that rate by the employer's payroll (payroll/100). The final premium also reflects experience modification (X-mod), any schedule credits or debits, company-specific audits, policy-level adjustments, and insurer overhead and state assessments.
Cal/OSHA Compliance Requirements
Employers must implement a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and comply with Cal/OSHA machine guarding and control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) requirements for presses, saws and routers. Hazard Communication and respiratory protection programs are required where coatings, solvents or welding fumes are present, and employers must provide PPE (eye, face, hand and hearing protection) and appropriate training. Local exhaust ventilation and fit-testing for respirators may be required depending on operations and exposure monitoring.
How Key HR Helps Employers Under Class Code 3060
A PEO like Key HR helps manufacturers under code 3060 by ensuring proper classification and payroll reporting, administering workers' comp claims, and implementing loss-control programs tailored to fabrication shops. Key HR provides safety templates, training, return-to-work coordination, on-site risk assessments and claims advocacy to reduce frequency, control severity and improve experience modification over time.
Get a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Does class code 3060 include installation of doors and windows at customer sites?
No. Code 3060 covers manufacturing in the shop. Field installation, glazing at customer sites or storefront carpentry are typically classified under separate codes and should be reported separately to avoid misclassification and incorrect premiums.
What steps reduce workers' comp costs for a door/window manufacturer?
Focus on engineering controls and machine guarding, a documented IIPP, lockout/tagout, respiratory and HazCom programs, return-to-work/light-duty policies and targeted safety training. Accurate payroll classification and timely claims management through a PEO or carrier also lower long-term costs via improved experience modification.
Which Cal/OSHA training and written programs are essential for this work?
Essential programs include a written IIPP, machine guarding and lockout/tagout procedures, Hazard Communication, respiratory protection if fumes/dust are present, hearing conservation when noise exposures exceed limits, and documented training and recordkeeping for all affected employees.
Quick Facts
- Class Code
- 3060
- Classification
- Door/Window Mfg – Metal Or Plastic; Door/Window Frame/Screen Mfg
- Pure Premium Rate
- $7.364 / $100 payroll
- Effective Date
- September 1, 2026
- Source
- WCIRB Approved Filing
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