Mining-underground | WCIRB California

Classification Phraseology as of:

9/1/2023

This classification has been eliminated effective 09/01/2022.

Classification Code:

1123

Phraseology:

MINING — underground — with shafts, tunnels or drifts; all employees with exposure to ground mining operations

Footnote:

This classification applies to employers engaged in the underground extraction of ores and minerals, including but not limited to gold, borax, graphite, gypsum and perlite. This classification includes all underground operations, including but not limited to the drilling of shafts, tunnels or drifts; the erection of shoring and supports; the construction of underground tramways; and the installation, operation and maintenance of underground equipment or machinery. This classification includes all employees, including mining engineers engaged in geophysical exploration, surveying and mapping of sites, who are required to go underground at any time

Also refer to companion Classification 1124, Mining — underground — surface employees.

Approved Pure Premium Rate:

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Effective Date	Pure Premium Rate	Note
9/1/2021	$13.41	New/Renewal
1/1/2021	$15.73	New/Renewal
1/1/2020	$18.86	New/Renewal

Prior Phraseology and Footnote:

Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnote	Effective Date
Phraseology: MINING — underground — with shafts, tunnels, or drifts; underground employees Footnote: This classification applies to employers engaged in the underground extraction of ores and minerals, including but not limited to gold, borax, graphite, gypsum and perlite. This classification includes all underground operations, including but not limited to the drilling of shafts, tunnels or drifts; the erection of shoring and supports; the construction of underground tramways; and the installation, operation and maintenance of underground equipment or machinery. This classification includes all employees, including mining engineers engaged in geophysical exploration, surveying and mapping of sites, who are required to go underground at any time Also refer to companion Classification 1124, Mining — underground — surface employees.	9/1/2021

Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnote

Effective Date

Phraseology:
MINING — underground — with shafts, tunnels, or drifts; underground employees

Footnote:

This classification applies to employers engaged in the underground extraction of ores and minerals, including but not limited to gold, borax, graphite, gypsum and perlite. This classification includes all underground operations, including but not limited to the drilling of shafts, tunnels or drifts; the erection of shoring and supports; the construction of underground tramways; and the installation, operation and maintenance of underground equipment or machinery. This classification includes all employees, including mining engineers engaged in geophysical exploration, surveying and mapping of sites, who are required to go underground at any time

Also refer to companion Classification 1124, Mining — underground — surface employees.

9/1/2021

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