Workers Comp Class Code 5462 — Glazier — Glass InstallationNew York
Installation of glass in windows, doors, storefronts, curtain walls, and other building openings on residential and commercial projects in New York.
How Have New York Workers Comp Rates Changed Over the Last 5 Years?
Source: NYCIRB loss cost rates. Actual carrier rates may vary.
How Much Does New York Workers Comp Cost for This Class Code?
⚠️ Pre-Underwriting Estimate: This is a preliminary estimate only. Final premium can change based on underwriting results, loss history, OSHA records, and carrier approval.
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What Jobs Are Covered Under This New York Class Code?
- ▸ Glazier
- ▸ Glass installer
- ▸ Storefront installer
- ▸ Curtain wall worker
- ▸ Glass apprentice
What Are the Top Injury Risks for This New York Class Code?
- ⚠ Severe lacerations from glass breakage during handling and installation
- ⚠ Falls from height during curtain wall and high-rise window installation
- ⚠ Back strain from handling large glass panels (200–400 lbs)
- ⚠ Eye injuries from glass fragments and silica dust
- ⚠ Chemical exposure from structural glazing sealants
What Does a Real Workers Comp Claim Look Like for This New York Class?
A Manhattan glazier drops a 300-lb insulated glass unit during a high-rise curtain wall installation — the panel shatters and a glass shard severs a tendon in his left hand, requiring microsurgery and 6 months of hand therapy, resulting in $88,000 in workers comp costs plus a permanent partial disability award under NY law. NYC's high-rise construction boom has significantly increased the demand for glaziers and the associated injury exposure.
Why Does a PEO Make Sense for New York Workers Comp in This Class?
Glazing contractors in NY — particularly those doing storefront work in Manhattan, curtain wall installation in Midtown, or residential window replacement in the outer boroughs — face a specialty trade market where standard carriers have limited appetite. PEO group workers comp programs accept glazing contractors regardless of the size of their glass panels or the height of their projects, and provide the certificate of insurance needed to work on NYC construction sites within 24 hours.
NY Rate Context
NY glazier rates at $6.59/100 are moderate by NY construction standards but 21% above the national NCCI average for glaziers, reflecting the laceration and fall risk of glass installation in NYC's high-rise environment. The rate has increased 12% over 5 years as NYCIRB adjusts for the growing volume of curtain wall work on NYC's expanding skyline.