Workers' comp class code · Construction & Trades
Class code 5022 — Masonry
Brick, block, and stone construction and repair for buildings and structures.
This classification covers masonry contractors who build and repair structures using brick, block, and stone, including foundation walls, veneer, chimneys, and retaining walls. Crews mix and place mortar, set units by hand, cut masonry with saws, and often work from scaffolding as walls rise above ground level. Both new construction and tuckpointing or repair of existing masonry fall under this scope.
Payroll typically includes masons, tenders who mix mortar and supply material to the mason, and laborers who build and move scaffolding. Because masonry work is physically continuous — mixing, carrying, and setting — most on-site labor supporting the masons is included rather than split into separate categories.
The physical demands of repeatedly lifting and setting heavy units drive chronic strain injuries, while scaffolding work introduces fall risk as walls get taller. Masonry saws generate silica dust, and cuts from masonry tools and pinch injuries from handling block and stone are common day-to-day hazards.
What code 5022 typically includes
- Brick and block wall construction
- Stone veneer and natural stone installation
- Chimney building and repair
- Retaining wall and foundation masonry
- Tuckpointing and mortar repair
Codes this one gets confused with
5222 — Concrete Construction
Masonry uses individual units like brick and block, while concrete work involves pouring and finishing a continuous poured material.
See code 52226217-2 — Landscaping Construction (Hardscape)
Retaining walls and pavers built as part of a landscaping project are rated under the hardscape code rather than general masonry.
See code 6217-25215 — Concrete Construction — NOC
A contractor pouring concrete foundations alongside masonry veneer work may need payroll split between the two classifications.
See code 5215What this code means for your premium
Masonry rates in the moderate range for the trades — the physical lifting and scaffolding exposure keep it above finish trades, though it's generally lower than roofing or steel erection.
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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