Class Code 3076
Furniture Mfg – Metal; Wheelchair Mfg
Class code 3076 covers metal furniture manufacturing and wheelchair manufacturing operations in California. The September 1, 2026 approved pure premium is $5.157 per $100 of payroll — a baseline measure of expected claim cost employers should budget for.
What Class Code 3076 Covers
This classification applies to shops that fabricate, form, weld, machine, assemble and finish metal furniture components and complete wheelchair assemblies. Typical operations include cutting and bending sheet metal, stamping parts, MIG/TIG welding of frames, machining hubs and axles, powder coating or spray finishing of metal pieces, and final assembly and testing of wheelchairs (frames, brakes, wheels, seating adjustments). It covers manufacturing of metal chairs, tables, bed frames, shelving, metal office furnishings and mobility devices where the primary operations are metal work and mechanical assembly. Work that is primarily upholstery, textile sewing, or purely woodworking would be classified elsewhere unless it is integrated with the metal fabrication and assembly activities described above. Maintenance, tool repair, quality inspection and in-plant material handling tied directly to these manufacturing operations are included.
Who It Applies To
- Metal furniture manufacturers (office, institutional, residential metal pieces)
- Wheelchair and mobility device manufacturers and assemblers
- Welders, fabricators and metal machinists in furniture plants
- Assembly line workers who install wheels, brakes, and seating systems
- Finish technicians who powder coat, chrome, or paint metal components
Common Job Duties
- Cutting, shearing and bending sheet metal and tubing
- Welding (MIG, TIG, arc), brazing and joining metal frames
- Machining, drilling and tapping hubs, axles and fittings
- Operating stamping presses, roll forming and punching equipment
- Powder coating, spray finishing and oven curing of metal parts
- Assembling wheelchairs: fitting brakes, wheels, bearings and seating components
- Material handling with forklifts, pallet jacks and manual lifting of heavy parts
Common Injury Risks
Understanding the $5.157 Rate
The pure premium rate of $5.157 per $100 of payroll represents the estimated cost of future claims for this classification before insurer loadings and adjustments. Insurers multiply this base by an employer's payroll in the class, then apply experience modification, state assessments, policy expenses, and any credits or debits to produce the final premium. Final cost is affected by accurate class coding, payroll mix, safety and return-to-work programs, and the employer's actual loss history.
Cal/OSHA Compliance Requirements
Cal/OSHA requirements that commonly apply include welding and cutting controls, ventilation and local exhaust for fumes, a respiratory protection program with fit testing when needed, and hazard communication (GHS) for coatings and solvents. Machine guarding, lockout/tagout for presses and other powered equipment, noise monitoring and hearing conservation, and training in safe lifting and forklift operation are critical to remain compliant and reduce claims. When welding stainless or plated metals, employers should evaluate and monitor for hexavalent chromium exposure and follow Cal/OSHA controls.
How Key HR Helps Employers Under Class Code 3076
A PEO like Key HR can centralize workers' comp purchasing, standardize payroll classification and reporting, and deliver targeted loss control services such as welding safety training, respirator fit testing, and machine guarding audits. Key HR’s claims advocacy and early return-to-work programs help limit indemnity costs and reduce experience modifiers, which lowers the employer's effective premium over time.
Get a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
If my shop only assembles wheelchairs from purchased metal frames, does 3076 still apply?
Yes — if your primary activity is assembling metal frames and mechanical components (wheels, brakes, seating) and finishing is limited, 3076 typically applies. If you only do minor final packaging without metal work, a different assembly or light manufacturing code may be appropriate; have payroll and job duties reviewed during audit.
Are paint and powder-coating operations included in this code?
Powder coating and small finishing operations that are integrated into metal furniture or wheelchair manufacturing are usually included, but large standalone paint booths or specialty plating shops with different hazard profiles may be classified separately. Proper hazard communication and ventilation programs remain essential.
What practical steps lower workers' comp costs for metal furniture and wheelchair manufacturers?
Implement machine guarding and lockout/tagout, formal welding and ventilation controls, a respiratory protection and hearing conservation program, structured return-to-work policies, and routine safety training. Accurate class coding and timely claims management through a PEO like Key HR also reduce premiums by improving loss history and audit accuracy.
Quick Facts
- Class Code
- 3076
- Classification
- Furniture Mfg – Metal; Wheelchair Mfg
- Pure Premium Rate
- $5.157 / $100 payroll
- Effective Date
- September 1, 2026
- Source
- WCIRB Approved Filing
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