Telephone or Telegraph Companies - All Employees

What is Class Code 8901?

Class code 8901 covers telephone and telegraph company employees including linemen, cable splicers, equipment technicians, and office staff. In Florida, this classification applies to telecommunications workers maintaining landline and fiber optic infrastructure. Hazards include working at heights on utility poles, electrical exposure, and vehicle accidents during field service.

Who is Covered Under This Code?

Telephone linemen, cable splicers, telecommunications technicians, equipment installers, and support staff at telephone companies.

Tips to Reduce Your Premium

• Pole climbing and aerial work requires fall protection training and equipment
• Electrical hazard awareness training is critical for linemen working near energized lines
• Vehicle safety programs reduce accident exposure for field technicians
• Ergonomic programs reduce repetitive motion injuries for equipment technicians

Common Claim Scenarios

Falls from utility poles, electrical contact injuries, vehicle accidents, and repetitive motion injuries from cable installation are the primary claim types.

Frequently Asked Questions