Workers' comp class code · Retail & Services
Class code 8393 — Automobile Service Station
Fuel sales along with minor vehicle service such as tire and battery work.
This classification applies to automobile service stations that primarily sell fuel to the public and provide minor vehicle services such as tire changes, battery replacement, and basic fluid top-offs. It's distinct from a full repair shop because the mechanical work performed is limited in scope.
Staff spend much of their time at the pump island assisting with fuel sales, operating the register or convenience counter, and performing quick services like checking tire pressure or swapping a battery. Payroll includes station attendants, cashiers, and a smaller number of employees handling basic mechanical tasks.
Because deeper mechanical repair isn't part of the operation, injury exposure is generally lower than a full-service repair shop, though staff still face risks from fuel handling, occasional lifting of batteries or tires, and traffic hazards around the pump area. This keeps the classification in a moderate range, shaped as much by fuel-related exposure as by mechanical work.
What code 8393 typically includes
- Fuel pump attendants and cashiers
- Employees performing tire and battery service
- Convenience counter staff
- Basic fluid check and top-off technicians
- Station managers overseeing daily operations
Codes this one gets confused with
8380 — Auto Service or Repair Center
Full repair centers perform in-depth diagnostics and mechanical work, while service stations are limited to minor services alongside fuel sales.
See code 83808060 — Convenience Store
A convenience store without fuel service or vehicle work falls under a different classification since it lacks the automotive service component.
See code 8060What this code means for your premium
This classification runs at a moderate level, driven more by fuel handling and traffic exposure than by extensive mechanical work.
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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