Workers comp rates for code 1005: Underground Coal Mining
NCCI class code 1005 covers Underground Coal Mining in the mining industry. The median rate across 21 states is $3.53 per $100 payroll. Rates range from $0.450 in Alaska to $13.53 in Kentucky.
Also known as: Coal Mine (underground) · Subsurface Coal Extraction
Most expensive 5 states
- Kentucky $13.53
- Washington $12.12
- Virginia $10.94
- Virginia $10.28
- Hawaii $7.18
Code 1005 rates in all 21 states
| State | Code | Rate per $100 | vs peers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 1005 | $0.450 | 5% | view |
| Utah | 1005 | $0.780 | 11% | view |
| Kansas | 1005 | $1.19 | 16% | view |
| Virginia | 1005 Traumatic | $2.02 | - | view |
| Tennessee | 1005 | $2.24 | 21% | view |
| Oregon | 1005 | $2.79 | 26% | view |
| Indiana | 1005 | $3.01 | 32% | view |
| Oklahoma | 1005 | $3.11 | 37% | view |
| Maryland | 1005 | $3.15 | 42% | view |
| Arkansas | 1005 | $3.46 | 47% | view |
| Illinois | 1005 | $3.53 | 53% | view |
| Louisiana | 1005 | $3.78 | 58% | view |
| Alabama | 1005 | $4.16 | 63% | view |
| Rhode Island | 1005 | $4.32 | 68% | view |
| Nevada | 1005 | $4.78 | 74% | view |
| Illinois | 1005 | $6.20 | 79% | view |
| Hawaii | 1005 | $7.18 | 84% | view |
| Virginia | 1005 OD | $10.28 | - | view |
| Virginia | 1005 | $10.94 | 89% | view |
| Washington monopolistic | 1005 | $12.12 | 95% | view |
| Kentucky | 1005 | $13.53 | 100% | view |
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FAQs about NCCI 1005
What occupation is NCCI class code 1005?
Class code 1005 is "Underground Coal Mining" (also known as Coal Mine (underground), Subsurface Coal Extraction), in the mining industry. The code is filed in 21 states.
What is the average workers comp rate for code 1005?
The median rate across 21 states is $3.53 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $0.450 (Alaska) to $13.53 (Kentucky).
Why does code 1005 cost more in some states than others?
Workers comp rates reflect each state's loss experience for that occupation, the rating bureau's methodology (NCCI vs. independent), schedule rating credits, and the state's medical-cost inflation. Some states are monopolistic (only the state fund writes coverage) while others are open competitive markets.