# Bright Coast Insurance

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# Workers' Comp Class Code 0771 — Logging - All Operations (FL)

**Class Code:** 0771  
**Description:** Logging - All Operations  
**State:** FL  
**Rate:** $0.23 per $100 of payroll  
**Source:** NCCI (National Council on Compensation Insurance)

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## What Is Class Code 0771?

Class code 0771 covers logging operations including all aspects of timber harvesting — felling trees, bucking logs, skidding, loading, and hauling timber. Logging is consistently ranked as the most dangerous occupation in the United States, with fatality rates many times higher than the national average. Hazards include falling trees, rolling logs, chainsaw injuries, equipment rollovers, and remote work locations. This code carries one of the highest workers comp rates of any classification.

## Who Does Class Code 0771 Apply To?

Loggers, chainsaw operators, skidder operators, log truck drivers, and all employees engaged in timber harvesting operations.

## Florida Examples — Class Code 0771

A logging company in North Florida with 15 employees engaged in felling, delimbing, and hauling timber from pine forests. A smaller timber harvesting operation in the Panhandle with 7 workers clear-cutting tracts for pulpwood.

## How to Calculate Workers' Comp Premium for Class Code 0771

**Formula:** (Annual Payroll ÷ 100) × $0.23 × Experience Modification Rate (EMR)

| Annual Payroll | EMR 0.80 | EMR 1.00 | EMR 1.20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $188 | $235 | $282 |
| $250,000 | $470 | $588 | $705 |
| $500,000 | $940 | $1175 | $1410 |
| $1,000,000 | $1880 | $2350 | $2820 |

## Tips for Managing Class Code 0771 Workers' Comp Costs

- OSHA logging standard (29 CFR 1910.266) compliance is mandatory
- Mandatory safety training and PPE programs are essential for claim reduction
- Separate any administrative or yard employees under lower-rated codes
- Experience modification factor management is critical given the high base rate

## Safety Recommendations for Class Code 0771

- Provide extensive training on safe felling techniques, hazard tree identification, and proper chainsaw operation.
- Mandate the use of comprehensive PPE, including hard hats, eye protection, hearing protection, chainsaw-resistant chaps, and steel-toed boots.
- Establish clear communication protocols and exclusion zones around felling operations.
- Ensure all logging equipment is regularly inspected and maintained, and operators are properly trained.

## Get a Quote for Class Code 0771

Contact Bright Coast Insurance for a workers' comp quote for class code 0771 in FL:

- **Phone:** (239) 323-0785
- **Email:** support@brightcoastins.com
- **Online:** [Workers' Comp Calculator](https://brightcoastins.com/comp-calculator)
- **Class Code Lookup:** [https://brightcoastins.com/workers-comp-codes/fl](https://brightcoastins.com/workers-comp-codes/fl)



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## About Bright Coast Insurance

Bright Coast Insurance is a Florida-licensed independent insurance agency (Florida License #L103957) specializing in commercial insurance for Florida contractors, builders, property owners, and HOA/condo associations. As an independent agency, we represent multiple carriers including US Assure (builders risk), Employers Holdings, AmTrust Financial, and others — allowing us to find the best coverage at the most competitive rate for each client.

**Contact:** (239) 323-0785 | support@brightcoastins.com  
**Address:** PO Box 417, Pineland, FL 33945  
**Website:** https://brightcoastins.com  
**Hours:** Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM ET

*Bright Coast Insurance is an authorized FWCJUA placement agency and an authorized US Assure builders risk agency.*