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Mining & Extraction workers compensation in Hawaii

Mining & Extraction businesses in Hawaii pay a median rate of $3.74 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $0.900 to $8.81. The national median for Mining & Extraction is $1.66, so Hawaii sits 125% above the national average. 18 unique NCCI class codes are filed in this state for Mining & Extraction occupations. Verified 2026-05-09.

Median in HI $3.74
Vs national +125%
Codes filed 18

Top Mining & Extraction class codes in Hawaii

The class codes most likely to apply to a Mining & Extraction operation in Hawaii, sorted from cheapest to most expensive per $100 of payroll. Click into any code for the full state-by-state rate comparison.

Hawaii compliance for Mining & Extraction employers

Coverage threshold

Employers with one or more employees, whether working full-time or part-time, are directly affected.

1099 vs W-2 in Mining & Extraction

Individuals classified as 1099 contractors may be deemed employees for workers' compensation purposes if they do not meet specific independent contractor criteria, primarily based on the 'right to control' test.

Owner exclusion

Allowed in Hawaii. Sole proprietor self-coverage optional; LLC member self-coverage optional.

Max weekly benefit

$1,192 at 66.67% of average weekly wage, effective 2025-01-01.

Statute of limitations

2 years from injury date in Hawaii.

Audit window

Hawaii carriers audit payroll within 90 days of policy expiration. Keep Mining & Extraction payroll segregated by class code and have job-duty documentation ready.

Cross-cite: full Hawaii workers comp overview · Mining & Extraction cross-state rate comparison · Hawaii workers comp lawyer guide · Hawaii settlement chart

Estimate your Mining & Extraction premium in Hawaii

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Estimated annual premium for Mining & Extraction in Hawaii

$4,500to$44,050

Median: $18,675 · Rate range $0.900 to $8.81 per $100 payroll

Industry median across all states

$8,300

Cheapest states for Mining & Extraction

  • Utah $0.600
  • Tennessee $1.06
  • Kansas $1.10

Most expensive

  • Pennsylvania $6.25
  • New Jersey $3.89
  • Hawaii $3.74

Estimate based on 24 states of rate-filing data. Actual premium also reflects experience modifier, schedule credits, and carrier underwriting.

Filing checklist for Mining & Extraction businesses in Hawaii

  1. Step 1, Confirm coverage threshold

    Employers with one or more employees, whether working full-time or part-time, are directly affected. For Mining & Extraction operations, this typically applies once you make a first W-2 hire, even part-time.

  2. Step 2, Pick the right class code

    Mining & Extraction businesses typically use codes like 1624, 1164, 1165. The wrong code can cost 4 to 10x more or get reclassified at audit. In Hawaii, the cheapest code on this list is 4825 at $0.900 and the most expensive is 1430 at $4.68.

  3. Step 3, Get a quote

    Hawaii Employers Mutual Insurance Company (HEMIC) is one option in Hawaii; private carriers (Travelers, Hartford, Liberty Mutual, AmTrust) also write coverage. Schedule credits up to 25% are typical for low-loss accounts.

  4. Step 4, Document subcontractors

    General contractors are liable for the workers' compensation benefits of employees of uninsured subcontractors. Mining & Extraction operators with crews of 1099s should keep certificates of insurance for every sub, otherwise the GC absorbs the sub liability at audit.

  5. Step 5, Annual audit

    Carriers audit payroll within 90 days of policy expiration. Have payroll segregated by class code, job descriptions on file, and overtime properly excluded from rated payroll. Mining & Extraction class allocation can shift if any worker spends more than 50% of time on a different code.

Penalty for non-coverage in Hawaii: Penalties for non-compliance include fines of up to $10,000, stop-work orders, and potential criminal charges.

Mining & Extraction workers comp FAQs in Hawaii

What is the typical workers comp rate for Mining & Extraction in Hawaii?

Mining & Extraction employers in Hawaii pay a median rate of $3.74 per $100 of payroll, with rates ranging from $0.900 to $8.81 depending on the specific class code. The national median across all states for Mining & Extraction is $1.66, so Hawaii sits about 125% above the national average.

How many Mining & Extraction class codes are filed in Hawaii?

Hawaii has 18 unique NCCI class codes filed for Mining & Extraction occupations, drawn from 18 state-class code rate cells in our dataset. The most common codes include 1624 (Oil/Gas Wells - Drilling/Operation), 1164 (Stone, Sand, or Gravel Quarry), 1165 (Stone, Sand, Gravel Processing).

Are Mining & Extraction 1099 contractors covered by workers comp in Hawaii?

Individuals classified as 1099 contractors may be deemed employees for workers' compensation purposes if they do not meet specific independent contractor criteria, primarily based on the 'right to control' test.

What is the maximum weekly benefit for an injured Mining & Extraction worker in Hawaii?

Hawaii caps weekly workers comp benefits at $1,192 (effective 2025-01-01), calculated as 66.67% of the average weekly wage. Mining & Extraction workers are subject to the same statutory cap as workers in any other industry.

How long does a Mining & Extraction worker have to file a comp claim in Hawaii?

The statute of limitations in Hawaii is 2 years from the date of injury. Most claims also require notice to the employer within 30 days. Mining & Extraction workers should report any incident on the date it happens, even minor strains, because cumulative trauma claims can fail without contemporaneous documentation.

Can a Mining & Extraction business owner exclude themselves from comp coverage in Hawaii?

Yes, Hawaii allows business owners (sole proprietors, partners, LLC members, corporate officers) to file an exclusion election. Mining & Extraction owner-operators often elect out to keep premium below the minimum. Sole-proprietor self-coverage is not required, and LLC member self-coverage is not required.