Class Code 6217
Workers Comp (NCCI)Excavation & Drivers — NOC
Excavation, grading, and earthmoving not otherwise classified — site prep, trenching, and digging with heavy equipment. Trench collapse and struck-by exposures drive the rate.
Operations commonly included
- Excavation, grading, and trenching
- Site preparation
- Backfilling and rough grading
Commonly classified elsewhere
- Sewer/water main construction (utility codes)
- Blasting (its own world)
- Trucking for others (7219)
Real-world example
A sitework contractor digging basements and grading pads is 6217; hauling spoils for hire on the side can invoke trucking codes.
⚠️ Common audit mistake Depth and shoring questions unanswered — underwriters price pessimistically. Also watch owner-operators without comp becoming "payroll."
State variation: Utility-line boundaries vary; bureau states differ.
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. 🤝