Workers' comp class code · Retail & Services
Class code 8391 — Automobile/Truck Repair Shop
Body and mechanical repair of automobiles and light trucks.
This classification covers automobile and light truck repair shops performing both body work and mechanical repair, including collision repair, frame straightening, and general mechanical service. It applies to shops that combine bodywork with the kind of repair and maintenance also seen in general auto service centers.
Technicians work with power tools, welding equipment, paint booths, and vehicle lifts, often handling vehicles that have been in collisions in addition to routine mechanical repairs. Payroll includes body technicians, painters, mechanics, estimators, and shop management.
The combination of welding, painting, and heavy body panel handling adds exposure beyond typical mechanical repair work — burns, respiratory exposure to paint fumes, cuts from sheet metal, and strain from maneuvering damaged vehicle parts are common sources of claims, placing this classification at a moderate risk level similar to general auto repair but with some added collision-specific hazards.
What code 8391 typically includes
- Auto body technicians and painters
- Mechanics performing general repair work
- Collision repair estimators
- Employees operating frame straightening equipment
- Shop managers and parts staff
Codes this one gets confused with
8380 — Auto Service or Repair Center
General repair centers focus on mechanical work without the body and collision repair activity found in this classification.
See code 83808393 — Automobile Service Station
Service stations handle only minor services alongside fuel sales, a much narrower scope than full body and mechanical repair.
See code 8393What this code means for your premium
This classification is generally rated similarly to or slightly above standard auto repair, reflecting added exposure from welding and paint 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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