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5130

Non-Primary Classification
NCCI Code5130
Industry
Hazard GroupN/A
ClassificationNon-Primary

About Class Code 5130

NCCI class code 5130 covers within the industry. This classification is used by insurance carriers to determine workers’ compensation premium rates based on the risk level associated with these job duties.

When employers report payroll under class code 5130 , the premium is calculated by multiplying the total payroll (in hundreds of dollars) by the applicable rate for this classification. The rate varies by state, carrier, and the employer’s experience modification factor (EMR).

Coverage Types

Class code 5130 supports the following insurance product types:

WC

Workers’ Comp

Primary vs Secondary Classification

This is a Secondary Classification

Class code 5130 is a secondary (non-primary) classification. It typically describes support activities that exist alongside a primary business operation — like clerical staff, drivers, or maintenance within a larger organization.

A primary code describes the business’s main activity. Secondary codes are assigned to employees whose work doesn’t fit the primary classification and carry their own rate.

If most of your employees fall under this code, you may need to re-evaluate — it could mean your primary classification needs updating.

How Class Code 5130 Affects Your Premium

Your workers’ compensation premium for employees classified under code 5130 is calculated as:

Premium = (Payroll / 100) × Rate × EMR

Where the rate is determined by your state and carrier, and EMR (Experience Modification Rate) reflects your company’s claims history relative to similar businesses. A lower EMR means lower premiums.

Accurate classification is critical — misclassifying employees under the wrong code can result in overpayment or underpayment that gets corrected during an audit.

Is This the Right Code for Your Business?

Classification Guidance

Class code 5130 () is the right fit if your employees’ primary duties involve work described by this classification within the industry.

Consider these factors when selecting your class code:

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