Workers' comp class code · Retail & Services
Class code 8380 — Auto Service or Repair Center
Mechanical repair, diagnostics, and maintenance of motor vehicles.
This classification covers auto service and repair centers performing mechanical diagnostics, maintenance, and repair work on motor vehicles. It applies to general repair shops handling engine work, brakes, suspension, electrical systems, and routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations.
Technicians work with lifts, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and hazardous fluids like oil, coolant, and brake fluid throughout the day. Payroll includes mechanics and technicians, service writers who interact with customers, parts counter staff, and shop managers overseeing the bay operations.
The combination of lifting vehicles, using pneumatic and power tools, and handling hot or hazardous fluids creates meaningful injury exposure — common claims include burns, cuts, back strain from awkward positions under vehicles, and injuries from equipment such as lifts or impact wrenches. This places the classification in the moderate risk range typical of skilled trade work.
What code 8380 typically includes
- Mechanics and repair technicians
- Service writers and customer-facing staff
- Parts counter and inventory employees
- Shop managers overseeing bay operations
- Employees operating vehicle lifts and diagnostic equipment
Codes this one gets confused with
8391 — Automobile/Truck Repair Shop
This closely related code applies to shops focused specifically on body and mechanical repair of automobiles and light trucks, often with overlapping duties.
See code 83918393 — Automobile Service Station
Service stations combine fuel sales with only minor vehicle service, unlike a full repair center performing in-depth mechanical work.
See code 8393What this code means for your premium
Auto repair work is rated at a moderate level, reflecting the equipment and fluid handling hazards common to skilled mechanical trades.
Estimate your premiumClassification is not final until a carrier assigns it. Code numbers, wording and exceptions vary by state and rating bureau — several states run their own bureaus. This page is general reference written in our own words; your carrier's underwriter assigns the code based on your actual operations and payroll records.
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