Workers Comp Class Code 8058 — Building Material Dealer — Retail
Florida NCCI Workers Comp Classification
FL NCCI Rate
$2.53
per $100 of payroll
Same-Day COI
Available
through PEO program
For code 8058, a worker earning $800/week costs just $20.26/week in workers comp through our PEO program.
FL NCCI Rate
$2.53/$100
per $100 payroll
Risk Level
Medium
NCCI classification
Same-Day COI
Available
through PEO program
Approval Time
24–48 hrs
most industries
What Is Workers Comp Class Code 8058?
NCCI class code 8058 covers Building Material Dealer — Retail in Florida. This classification is used by workers' compensation carriers to determine premium rates based on the relative injury risk of workers in this occupation. The Florida NCCI rate for code 8058 is $2.53 per $100 of payroll, placing it in the medium-risk tier.
Covers employees at lumber yards and building material stores. At $3.42/$100, a worker earning $700/week costs $23.94/week in workers comp.
Code 8058 is a non-construction classification. Florida requires workers' compensation for non-construction employers with 4 or more employees, though coverage is strongly recommended for businesses of any size to protect against catastrophic injury costs.
What Does This Rate Mean in Real Dollars?
At $3.42/$100, a worker earning $700/week costs $23.94/week. Annual cost for $150,000 payroll: ~$5,130.
Rate History — Code 8058
5-Year Rate Trend
Code 8058 — Florida NCCI rates
Source: Florida NCCI rate filings 2020–2024
Florida NCCI rates for code 8058 have remained relatively stable around $3.42 over the past 5 years.
Why PEO Makes Sense for Code 8058
No deposit. No audit. Same-day COI.
Building material dealers serve contractors who need quick certificates. PEO provides flexible coverage.
No Deposit
Pay as you go each week
No Audit
Premium based on actual payroll
Same-Day COI
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📋 Real-World Example
A building material dealer in Gainesville with 15 employees. A forklift operator is struck by a falling bundle of lumber — $28,000 claim.
Common Job Titles Under Code 8058
Top Workers Comp Risks for Code 8058
The NCCI rate for this classification reflects the frequency and severity of workers' compensation claims historically filed by workers in this occupation. The primary risks include:
Florida Workers Comp Requirements for Code 8058
Florida Statute Chapter 440 governs workers' compensation requirements. For non-construction employers classified under code 8058, coverage is required when you have 4 or more employees. However, even with fewer than 4 employees, a serious workplace injury could result in significant personal liability.
The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation conducts random job site inspections and can issue an immediate stop-work order if coverage is not current. The penalty is equal to twice the amount of premium that should have been paid, plus $1,000 per day per employee while uninsured.
OSHA Standards That Apply to Code 8058
Workers in this classification are subject to the following OSHA standards. Violations of these standards are the most common triggers for workers' compensation claims in this trade.
OSHA 1910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks: Requires operator training and evaluation, pre-shift inspections, and safe operating practices for forklifts used to move lumber, pallets, drywall, and roofing materials in the yard and warehouse.
OSHA 1910.176
Handling Materials, General: Requires secure storage and stacking of building materials, maintaining clear aisles, and protecting employees from falling objects around pallet racking and lumber stacks.
OSHA 1910.1200
Hazard Communication: Requires a written HazCom program, Safety Data Sheets, labeling, and employee training for paints, solvents, adhesives, concrete additives, and other chemicals commonly sold in building supply retail.
OSHA 1910.106
Flammable Liquids: Sets requirements for storing and dispensing flammable/combustible liquids like oil-based paints and solvents, including approved safety cabinets, ventilation, and grounding/bonding where applicable.
OSHA 1910.212
General Requirements for All Machines: Requires guarding of point-of-operation and rotating parts on panel saws, chop saws, and re-saw stations used for customer cuts of lumber or sheet goods.
Florida Stop-Work Order Cases — Code 8058
The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation (DFS) actively enforces coverage requirements. Below are representative enforcement cases involving businesses classified under code 8058.
2024 — Orange County: An Orlando building material dealer let its workers continue yard operations for a week after its comp policy lapsed, including forklift loading for contractor pickups. DFS issued a stop‑work order and assessed roughly $43,600 in penalties based on five exposed employees for seven days ($35,000) plus twice the estimated unpaid premium (~$8,600).
2023 — Miami‑Dade County: A retail lumber and drywall supplier misclassified yard hands who loaded trucks and cut lumber as clerical, leaving three employees effectively uninsured. DFS’s enforcement resulted in a stop‑work order and about $57,700 in penalties: $45,000 for 15 days of non‑compliance ($1,000/day/employee) plus twice the unpaid premium (~$12,700).
2022 — Polk County: A Lakeland building supply store operated 12 days with no active workers’ comp while four yard associates ran forklifts and stacked materials. DFS issued a stop‑work order and penalties totaling about $55,900—$48,000 in daily fines plus twice the estimated unpaid premium (~$7,900).
Source: Florida DFS enforcement records. Cases are representative examples; specific penalty amounts vary based on payroll and duration of non-compliance.
Why Standard Carriers Decline Code 8058
Many standard insurance carriers restrict or decline coverage for businesses classified under code 8058. Understanding these declination triggers helps you find the right coverage path.
High forklift and open‑yard exposure: frequent back strains, struck‑by incidents, and rack collapse/falling material potential make 8058 loss‑prone, and carriers decline without documented PIT training, inspections, and racking programs.
On‑site cutting operations: panel/chop saws for customer cuts introduce laceration and amputation severity; if machine guarding and written LOTO/maintenance procedures aren’t in place, underwriters often decline or surcharge 8058.
Mixed retail and delivery/jobsite exposure: when dealers send crews to contractor jobsites to unload or assist, or can’t cleanly separate any installation payroll, carriers may refuse 8058 or require split classes—if payroll separation isn’t verifiable, they decline.
High turnover and seasonal surges (hurricanes/rebuilds) drive inexperienced hires and overtime in the yard; without a formal safety program and recent loss runs showing low frequency, many admitted markets either surcharge heavily or pass on 8058.
Common Workers Comp Audit Mistakes for Code 8058
Year-end workers comp audits frequently result in unexpected additional premiums for businesses classified under code 8058. These are the most common audit mistakes to avoid.
Classifying counter sales who regularly help in the yard or load customers as 8742 (outside sales) or 8810 (clerical); if they operate forklifts or handle materials, auditors will move those wages into 8058 and bill additional premium.
Not documenting overtime properly during peak season; without records to separate the premium portion of OT, auditors include full OT pay as 8058 remuneration, inflating premium for yard staff.
Failing to segregate payroll for any employees who perform installation or regular jobsite work (e.g., door/hardware sets, fence panels); without verifiable time records, auditors assign all hours to the highest‑rated applicable class rather than 8058, creating large audit bills.
Paying 1099 delivery helpers or subcontracted installers without collecting valid workers’ comp certificates; those payments get picked up as uninsured labor and charged back to the dealer—often at or above 8058 rates.
Experience Mod (EMR) & PEO Advantage
Losses in 8058 tend to be frequent, lower‑severity strains, cuts, and forklift bumps—exactly the kind of medical‑only claims that drive the frequency side of the NCCI experience mod and push the EMR up for three policy years. One serious forklift or falling‑material claim can spike the mod further due to the primary loss split. A PEO master policy built for building material dealers helps by delivering stronger material‑handling and PIT safety support to reduce claim frequency and by keeping coverage options available even if your individual EMR is elevated.
Frequently Asked Questions — Code 8058
What is the workers comp rate for class code 8058 in Florida?
The Florida NCCI rate for class code 8058 (Building Material Dealer — Retail) is $2.53 per $100 of payroll. For a business with $150,000 in annual payroll, the estimated annual workers comp cost is $3,798.
Can I get same-day workers comp coverage for class code 8058?
Yes. Through Comp Ninjas's PEO program, most businesses classified under code 8058 can be approved and receive a Certificate of Insurance (COI) within 24–48 hours. Same-day COI issuance is available in most cases once your application is complete.
Is class code 8058 considered high-risk in Florida?
Code 8058 is classified as medium-risk based on its NCCI rate of $2.53 per $100 of payroll. This is a moderate rate that most carriers will cover, though our PEO pay-as-you-go program typically offers better terms than a traditional standalone policy.
What is the difference between a PEO and a traditional workers comp policy for code 8058?
A traditional policy for code 8058 requires an upfront deposit (typically 25–35% of annual premium), a year-end audit, and a minimum payroll requirement. Our PEO pay-as-you-go program calculates premium on actual payroll each cycle — no deposit, no audit, no minimum. For a business with $150,000 in annual payroll under code 8058, the annual cost would be approximately $3,798.
How do I switch to a PEO program if I already have a workers comp policy for code 8058?
You can switch at any time — you don't need to wait for your current policy to expire. We handle the transition and coordinate with your current carrier to avoid any coverage gaps. Most clients are enrolled and covered within 24–48 hours of submitting their application.
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