Workers' comp class code · Construction & Trades
Class code 5215 — Concrete Construction — NOC
General concrete work not otherwise classified, including foundations and walls.
This classification serves as the catch-all for concrete construction work that doesn't fit neatly into a more specific concrete classification, such as foundations, structural walls, and other concrete elements not covered by flatwork-specific or general concrete codes. Crews build forms, place reinforcing steel, pour concrete, and finish surfaces much like other concrete trades, but the specific structural application here can vary more widely from job to job.
Payroll includes form carpenters, finishers, and laborers handling rebar and pour logistics, similar to other concrete classifications. Because this code exists to capture the range of concrete work not otherwise classified, the specific tasks a crew performs under it can vary — from foundation walls to specialty structural pours — while the underlying skill set stays consistent with general concrete construction.
Injury patterns mirror other concrete trades: kneeling and bending during finishing work strain the knees and back, wet concrete exposure creates skin burn risk, and formwork construction carries cut and strain hazards similar to carpentry. Pour-day scheduling pressure, driven by concrete's limited working time before it sets, can also contribute to rushed conditions that raise incident risk.
What code 5215 typically includes
- Foundation wall and structural concrete not otherwise classified
- Formwork construction for specialty concrete elements
- Rebar placement and tying
- Concrete pouring and finishing
- Miscellaneous structural concrete repair
Codes this one gets confused with
5222 — Concrete Construction
General concrete construction is the broader classification for typical slabs and foundations; this NOC code is used when the work falls outside that more common scope.
See code 52225213 — Concrete or Cement Work — Floors, Sidewalks, Driveways
Flatwork like sidewalks and driveways is specifically classified elsewhere, leaving this NOC code for concrete work that isn't flatwork or standard structural pours.
See code 52135022 — Masonry
This code covers poured concrete, while masonry involves setting individual units like brick, block, or stone.
See code 5022What this code means for your premium
This classification rates similarly to general concrete construction, in the moderate range, since the underlying tasks and physical demands are largely the same regardless of which specific concrete code applies.
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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