Class Code 8387
Auto/Truck Gasoline Service Stations; Auto/Truck Oil/Fluid Service Facilities; Auto/Truck Washing Facilities
Class code 8387 applies to businesses that operate automobile and truck fueling, oil/fluid service, and washing facilities in California. This classification has an approved pure premium rate of $3.277 per $100 of payroll (Sept 1, 2026) and directly affects workers' comp pricing for attendants, quick-lube technicians, and car wash staff.
What Class Code 8387 Covers
Class 8387 covers on-site operations that dispense gasoline or diesel to autos and trucks, perform quick oil changes and fluid service (filters, transmission, coolant top-offs) and operate automatic or manual washing/detailing bays. It applies to both stand-alone fuel islands and combined fuel/convenience locations when employees perform fueling, fluid-service tasks or vehicle washing. The code is intended for service and maintenance-level work—not major mechanical repairs, bodywork, towing, or heavy shop operations, which are classified separately. It also includes truck fueling at terminals or curbside fleet fueling when the primary worker tasks are fueling, topping fluids, or washing vehicles.
Who It Applies To
- Fuel attendants and pump operators at gas stations and truck stops
- Quick-lube and oil-change technicians handling filters, oil and fluids
- Car wash attendants, automatic wash operators and hand-detailers
- Fleet fueling operators and mobile fueling drivers
- Service station staff who perform fluid checks, minor roadside servicing
Common Job Duties
- Dispensing gasoline, diesel and other motor fuels to cars and heavy trucks
- Performing quick oil changes, replacing filters, and topping coolant/transmission fluid
- Operating automatic conveyor or in-bay car wash equipment and pressure washers
- Vacuuming, detailing interiors, shampooing carpets and applying protectants
- Handling fuel island housekeeping: sweeping, oil-water separator maintenance, and spill cleanup
- Accepting payments, operating POS for fuel sales, and performing basic safety checks of vehicles
Common Injury Risks
Understanding the $3.277 Rate
The pure premium rate of $3.277 per $100 of payroll is the portion of workers' comp premium that covers expected claim costs for this classification. To estimate premium, multiply the rate by total payroll (divided by 100) and then apply carrier expense loads, state assessments, experience modification (mod), and any policy credits or debits. Final employer cost is affected by payroll accuracy, claim frequency/severity, return-to-work practices, and documented loss-control programs.
Cal/OSHA Compliance Requirements
Employers must follow Cal/OSHA requirements for handling flammable and combustible liquids, hazard communication for fuels and cleaning chemicals, and employee training on spill response and PPE use. Confined-space rules apply when employees enter underground fuel storage tanks or tank sumps, and controls are required to eliminate ignition sources in fueling areas. Regular equipment inspections, emergency response plans, and documented training on vehicle movement and vapor hazards are essential for compliance.
How Key HR Helps Employers Under Class Code 8387
A PEO like Key HR helps employers in class 8387 by ensuring correct classification and payroll reporting, coordinating claims handling, and implementing targeted loss-control programs such as fueling safety, spill-response training, and car wash chemical handling procedures. Key HR can also provide return-to-work plans, employee safety training, and audit support to minimize experience-mod impacts and reduce long-term workers' comp costs.
Get a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Does a convenience store attached to a gas station belong in class 8387?
It depends on the employee's duties. Workers who primarily pump fuel, perform fluid services or operate the wash are typically classed 8387; clerks whose work is primarily retail sales inside the store may require a separate retail classification. A payroll/job-duty audit will determine correct coding.
Are oil-change bays and quick-lube technicians covered under 8387?
Yes. Quick-lube and oil-change work that involves draining/adding fluids, replacing filters and routine fluid maintenance falls under 8387, provided the operation does not include major engine or transmission repairs.
What practical steps reduce workers' comp costs for this class code?
Implement fueling and ignition-control procedures, provide spill kits and PPE, train staff on HazCom and emergency response, use slip-resistant flooring and drainage in wash bays, document return-to-work programs, and maintain prompt, well-documented claims reporting to control severity and mod.
Quick Facts
- Class Code
- 8387
- Classification
- Auto/Truck Gasoline Service Stations; Auto/Truck Oil/Fluid Service Facilities; Auto/Truck Washing Facilities
- Pure Premium Rate
- $3.277 / $100 payroll
- Effective Date
- September 1, 2026
- Source
- WCIRB Approved Filing
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