Class code 2585 — Laundry Equipment Manufacturing

This classification covers manufacturers of commercial laundry and cleaning equipment, such as industrial washers, dryers, and pressing machines built for large-scale institutional use. It applies to the fabrication, assembly, and testing of this equipment at a manufacturing facility.

Production involves metal fabrication of housings and frames, assembly of motors and mechanical drive systems, electrical wiring, and functional testing of completed units before shipment. Payroll includes fabricators, assemblers, electrical technicians, and quality testers.

Injury exposure includes typical metal fabrication hazards like cuts and pinch points, plus risks from working with electrical components and testing running machinery. Because finished units are heavy, material handling strain during assembly and shipping preparation is also a notable factor.

An auditor reviewing this operation typically asks whether the business performs only shop assembly or also sends technicians to install and service equipment at customer sites, since field work introduces travel and installation exposure not captured in factory payroll. Payroll should clearly separate fabrication and assembly staff from any field service technicians. Loss control tends to focus on mechanical lifting aids for moving heavy finished units, electrical lockout procedures during testing, and regular inspection of press and cutting tools used in fabrication.