Workers' comp class code · Retail & Services
Class code 8017 — Retail Store — NOC
General merchandise sales operations not otherwise classified.
This classification covers general retail stores selling merchandise directly to the public where no more specific classification applies. It's the catch-all code for shops that don't fit a named category like grocery, clothing, or hardware — think gift shops, variety stores, electronics retailers, or specialty boutiques.
Day-to-day work centers on customer service, ringing up sales, stocking shelves, arranging displays, and light stockroom handling. Payroll typically includes sales associates, cashiers, stock clerks, and store managers who spend the bulk of their time on the sales floor rather than in a warehouse or workshop.
Injury exposure is relatively modest and comes mostly from slips, trips, falls, and minor strains from lifting boxes or reaching for merchandise. Because employees rarely handle heavy freight or operate machinery, this code sits toward the lower end of the retail risk spectrum, though foot traffic volume and store layout can still influence claim frequency.
What code 8017 typically includes
- Sales floor associates and cashiers
- Stock clerks receiving and shelving merchandise
- Store managers and assistant managers
- Display and merchandising staff
- Customer service and returns counter employees
Codes this one gets confused with
8018 — Wholesale Store — NOC
Wholesale stores sell in bulk to other businesses rather than to walk-in retail customers, and typically involve more warehouse handling.
See code 80188060 — Convenience Store
Convenience stores have their own specific code because of extended hours, cash handling, and sometimes fuel sales that raise the risk profile.
See code 8060What this code means for your premium
This is one of the more moderate-cost retail classifications since the work is largely sales-floor based with limited heavy lifting or equipment use.
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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