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Classification Phraseology as of:
9/1/2023
 
Classification Code:
3018
 
Phraseology:

STEEL MAKING OR PROCESSING

Footnote:

This classification applies to the reduction or casting of metal and the subsequent rolling or rerolling of hot or cold steel to produce steel products, including but not limited to plate, sheet, rod, tube, pipe or coil stock. Employers engaged in rolling or drawing metal shall be classified as follows:

  1. Employers engaged in the heating and rolling of metal stock shall be classified as 3018.
  2. Employers engaged in the rerolling of metal stock shall be classified as 3018 if 50% or more of the metal stock used is #9 gauge or heavier.
  3. Employers engaged in the rerolling of cold metal stock shall be classified as 3400, Metal Goods Mfg., if more than 50% of the metal stock used is lighter than #9 gauge.
  4. Employers engaged in the drawing of metal to produce rod stock 1/2" in diameter or larger shall be classified as 3018.
  5. Employers engaged in the drawing of metal to produce wire or rod stock less than 1/2" in diameter shall be classified as 3241, Wire, Wire Rope or Wire Cable Mfg.

The manufacture of nonferrous extruded metal forms shall be classified as 3022, Pipe, Tube or Extrusion Mfg.

The fabrication of miscellaneous plate steel products or metal tanks when more than 50% of the metal used is #9 gauge or heavier shall be classified as 3620(2), Plate Steel Products Fabrication.

Industry Group/Related Classifications:
Metal Working Classifications
Approved Pure Premium Rate:
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Effective DatePure Premium RateNote
9/1/2023$2.44New/Renewal
9/1/2022$2.76New/Renewal
9/1/2021$2.77New/Renewal
Prior Phraseology and Footnote:
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnoteEffective Date

Phraseology:
STEEL MAKING

Footnote:
This classification contemplates the reduction and casting of metal prior to the processing of same through rolling mills.

Employers exclusively engaged in rolling metal shall be classified in accordance with the following guides:

  1. Those concerns engaged in the processing by rerolling of metal stock lighter than #9 gauge shall be classified as 3400, Metal Goods Mfg.
  2. Those concerns engaged in the processing by rerolling of strip metal stock #9 gauge or heavier shall be classified as 3018, Steel Making.
  3. Those concerns engaged in the drawing of metal rod stock 1/2" in diameter and heavier shall be classified as 3018, Steel Making.
  4. Those concerns engaged in heating metal stock and processing by rolling shall be classified as 3018, Steel Making.

Wire drawing or coke manufacturing shall be separately classified.

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