Workers comp rates for code 4836: Oil & Gas Gathering Line Construction
NCCI class code 4836 covers Oil & Gas Gathering Line Construction in the construction industry. The filed rate in New Jersey is $0.620 per $100 payroll, per the state's most recent rate filing.
Also known as: Gathering Line Contractor · Field Pipeline Repair
What does NCCI class code 4836 cover?
Class code 4836 classifies employees performing Oil & Gas Gathering Line Construction, also known as Gathering Line Contractor, Field Pipeline Repair. The NCCI classification system groups occupations by similar workplace exposure, loss-experience patterns, and operational characteristics. Code 4836 falls within the construction industry group and is filed in New Jersey.
NCCI's governing classification rules state that a single-classification employer with at least 51% of payroll in this occupation generally classifies all employees under code 4836, with two standard exceptions: clerical office work (segregated payroll records required, reported under code 8810) and outside sales / collectors (code 8742). If your operation has multiple distinct activities, ask your underwriter about a multi-class split before accepting a single-code rating.
Why code 4836 only appears in New Jersey
Some class codes are state-specials: classifications a single rating bureau maintains for an occupation that other states fold into broader codes. Code 4836 currently has a filed rate only in New Jersey ($0.620 per $100 payroll). If you operate in another state, your insurer will classify the same work under a different code, use the class-code finder to locate the equivalent for your state.
How to use this code 4836 rate data
- Identify the right state filing. Use the table below to find your state's filed rate. If your carrier is quoting at a higher rate, the difference is either schedule debit, EMR, deductible loading, or a state-fund surcharge, ask which.
- Calculate your effective rate. Effective rate = base rate × EMR ± schedule credit/debit ± deductible loading. Two carriers quoting code 4836 at the same base can vary 30%+ on effective rate after these adjustments.
- Build a 3-year EMR strategy. A 0.85 EMR cuts base rate by 15%; the difference between 0.85 and 1.25 EMR on the same code is a 47% premium difference. Frequency control (preventing every claim, even small ones) drives EMR more than severity control.
Code 4836 rates in all 1 states
| State | Code | Rate per $100 | vs peers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 4836 | $0.620 | - | view |
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What types of claims drive code 4836 rates?
Workers comp rate filings for code 4836 reflect what's actually happening on the job, not just generic occupation hazard. NCCI publishes loss-cost analyses showing which injury categories account for the bulk of indemnity (lost-wage) and medical claim cost. For Oil & Gas Gathering Line Construction, the top drivers are typically:
- Falls from elevation, OSHA's #1 cited construction hazard, drives 25-35% of indemnity claim cost in construction-class codes.
- Struck-by and caught-between, including vehicle, equipment, and falling-object incidents, account for 15-20% of severity.
- Cumulative trauma from repetitive lifting, overhead work, and awkward postures drives long-tail medical cost.
- Electrical injuries, when present, are low-frequency but extreme-severity claims that disproportionately affect rate filings.
Targeting these drivers in your safety program produces the largest EMR improvement. Frequency control (preventing every claim, including small medical-only incidents) drives the modifier more than severity control. A documented written safety program addressing the top two drivers above is typically the highest-ROI intervention for employers paying for code 4836.
FAQs about NCCI 4836
What occupation is NCCI class code 4836?
Class code 4836 is "Oil & Gas Gathering Line Construction" (also known as Gathering Line Contractor, Field Pipeline Repair), in the construction industry. The code is filed in New Jersey.
What is the average workers comp rate for code 4836?
In New Jersey, the filed rate for code 4836 is $0.620 per $100 of payroll, per the state's most recent rate filing.
Why does code 4836 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.