Class Code 0106
Workers Comp (NCCI)Tree Pruning, Spraying, Repairing & Drivers
Tree service work — pruning, trimming, removal, stump grinding. One of the highest-rated codes in the green industry: chainsaws, heights, and rigging make the exposure obvious.
🎓 Agent note Many carriers won’t write 0106 at all — it’s a specialty/E&S placement in much of the market. Line up markets before quoting season.
Operations commonly included
- Tree pruning, trimming, and removal
- Stump grinding
- Brush chipping by the tree crew
Commonly classified elsewhere
- Landscaping without tree work (0042)
- Logging (logging codes)
- Right-of-way spraying (sometimes separate)
Real-world example
A crew doing removals and pruning — climbers, grounds, and chipper operators alike — is 0106. The office scheduler can be 8810.
⚠️ Common audit mistake Tree payroll hidden in 0042 landscaping. It’s the most expensive misclassification in the green industry when a claim exposes it.
State variation: Widely written only in specialty markets; several states apply payroll caps or special rules.
Rated on: Gross payroll, per $100.
Trades that use this code
Related codes
Classification varies by state and carrier — several states use independent bureaus, and carriers file their own GL codes. Confirm your fit with a licensed agent before relying on any code. 🤝