These rates apply to businesses contracting with the Department of Energy.

Effective January 1, 2021

This rule applies to all work performed within the boundaries of the Hanford Site pursuant to a contract with the U.S. Department of Energy, whether directly or indirectly, that is subject to the provisions of the Industrial Insurance Act under Title 51 RCW.

(1) Reporting requirement. Any employer with workers performing work within the scope of this rule shall report that work, and pay premiums on that work, according to this rule.

(2) Premium basis. The basis for calculation of premiums for all work within the scope of this rule shall be actual worker hours.

(3) Risk classifications. All work performed within the scope of this rule shall be reported in the following Hanford risk classifications:

(a) WAC 296-17A-7002 Classification 7002 Department of Energy Contractors – Administrative and professional employees;

(b) WAC 296-17A-7004 Classification 7004 Fire department;

(c) WAC 296-17A-7005 Classification 7005 Police and security;

(d) WAC 296-17A-7006 through 296-17A-7011 Department of Energy classifications based on groups of common composite rates; and

(e) WAC 296-17A-7015 Classification 7015 Department of Energy contractors - Vitrification plant.

(4) Recordkeeping. Any employer within the scope of this rule must create and maintain records of all work performed within the scope of this rule that are sufficient for the Department to determine the proper risk classification and premiums for such work. An employer that fails to create and maintain such records is required to report and pay premiums on the work in the risk class within the scope of this rule with the highest composite premium rate.

(5) Division of hours. Employers who maintain records sufficient to do so may report a worker's hours in more than one applicable Hanford risk classes. Employers who have workers who perform work both within and outside the scope of this rule may report a worker's hours in multiple risk classifications, provided the non-Hanford risk classifications do not prohibit reporting in multiple classifications.

(6) Experience rating and retrospective rating. Premiums for work within the scope of this rule will not be experience rated, and neither the premiums, nor any losses associated with work within the scope of this rule will be used in an employer's experience calculations. Premiums for work within the scope of this rule are not subject to retrospective rating, and neither the premiums nor losses within the scope of this rule will be used in retrospective rating calculations.

(7) Retroactive adjustment of premium rates. Notwithstanding any provisions of this chapter, the premium rates adopted for work within the scope of this rule are subject to retroactive adjustment by the Department for up to ten years. Periodically, the Department will review the premium reporting and loss experience, and may retroactively adjust premium rates if necessary to ensure that the rates for the risk classes within the scope of this rule are neither inadequate nor excessive. If the Department retroactively increases rates, the Department will recalculate each affected employer's premiums, provide each affected employer with notice of the additional premiums due, and give the employer sixty days to pay the additional premiums without penalty or interest. If the Department retroactively decreases rates, the Department will recalculate each affected employer's premiums, and refund the difference between the premiums paid and the adjusted premiums due.

((7002-00 Department of Energy contract

Special note: This classification is used to administer the DOE contract and collect supplemental pension fund premiums.))

Applies to employees of contractors for the Department of Energy, who provide firefighting and fire prevention services.

Duties of firefighters include, but are not limited to:

• Administering first aid and artificial respiration to injured persons and those overcome by fire and smoke;

• Controlling and extinguishing fires;

• Inspecting buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances;

• Issuing citations to building owners listing the fire regulation violations to be corrected;

• Maintaining firefighting equipment;

• Protecting lives and property; and

• Responding to fire alarms and other emergencies.

This classification includes paramedics employed by the fire department.

Applies to employees of contractors for the Department of Energy, who provide law enforcement and security services.

Duties of law enforcement officers include, but are not limited to:

• Arresting violators;

• Conducting criminal investigations;

• Directing traffic;

• Giving first aid;

• Guarding persons detained at the police station;

• Investigating disturbances of the peace;

• Patrolling by motor vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot or horseback;

• Preventing crimes; and

• Responding to burglar or fire alarms.

Special note: State fund workers' compensation is not provided to volunteer firefighters covered by chapter 41.24 RCW and emergency service workers covered by chapter 38.52 RCW.

Applies to work reportable under the Hanford special reporting rule, that but-for this special reporting rule, would be reportable in the following risk classifications:

7006-00 Classification 4900 Construction project or site superintendent/manager;

7006-01 Classification 4911 Construction estimator;

7006-02 Classification 4901 Consulting engineer and geologist;

7006-03 Classification 4903 Safety, building inspector;

7006-04 Classification 6109 Physicians and medical clinics;

7006-05 Classification 6406 Storekeeper;

7006-06 Classification 6909 Laboratory; and

7006-30 Not otherwise classified. Any other state fund class whose composite base rate is closest to this class's base composite rate.

Applies to work reportable under the Hanford special reporting rule, that but-for this special reporting rule, would be reportable in the following risk classifications:

7007-00 Classification 0521 Painting: Buildings-interior work;

7007-01 Classification 0308 Lawn care maintenance;

7007-02 Classification 0606 Vending machine installation, service and repair;

7007-03 Classification 0601 Electrical wiring: Buildings and structures;

7007-04 Classification 5206 Construction/logging/trucking – Permanent yard;

7007-05 Classification 0608 Telephone and electrical alarm system installation;

7007-06 Classification 6602 Janitorial, commercial cleaning;

7007-07 Classification 1801 Lead smelting, rolling mills, metal recovery;

7007-08 Classification 3411 Auto repair shop;

7007-09 Classification 1007 Environmental surveyors, geophysical exploration, hygienist;

7007-10 Classification 4910 Property management;

7007-11 Classification 3402 Machine shops and machinery mfg;

7007-12 Classification 3404 Metal good mfg;

7007-13 Classification 3701 Chemical mixing and manufacturing; and

7007-30 Not otherwise classified. Any other state fund class whose composite base rate is closest to this class's base composite rate.

Applies to work reportable under the Hanford special reporting rule, that but-for this special reporting rule, would be reportable in the following risk classifications:

7008-00 Classification 0219 Guardrails, street signs and traffic lights installation;

7008-01 Classification 1704 Quarries;

7008-02 Classification 0603 Machinery installation, service and repair;

7008-03 Classification 0306 Plumbing;

7008-04 Classification 0607 Appliance installation svc repair, store svs contractor, and locksmiths;

7008-05 Classification 0112 Sand and gravel production including dealers;

7008-06 Classification 0602 Elevator installation, svs and repair;

7008-07 Classification 1802 Aluminum smelting; and

7008-30 Not otherwise classified. Any other state fund class whose composite base rate is closest to this class's base composite rate.

Applies to work reportable under the Hanford special reporting rule, that but-for this special reporting rule, would be reportable in the following risk classifications:

7009-00 Classification 0105 Fence erection and repair N.O.C.;

7009-01 Classification 0101 Excavation, road construction, land clearing N.O.C.;

7009-02 Classification 0107 Underground utility line const and pipelaying N.O.C.;

7009-03 Classification 0104 Dredging N.O.C.;

7009-04 Classification 0108 Sewer and septic system cons, undgrd tank install, repair, remove;

7009-05 Classification 0509 Overhead power and transmission line construction;

7009-06 Classification 0502 Floor and counter covering installation;

7009-07 Classification 1703 Open cut mines;

7009-08 Classification 3506 Mobile crane, hoisting services, and concrete pumping;

7009-09 Classification 0301 Landscape construction and renovation;

7009-10 Classification 0210 Asphalt paving – Highway, streets and roads;

7009-11 Classification 0307 HVAC systems – Installation, service and repair;

7009-12 Classification 0513 Inter finish carpentry;

7009-13 Classification 0212 Asphalt paving or surfacing N.O.C.; and

7009-30 Not otherwise classified. Any other state fund class whose composite base rate is closest to this class's base composite rate.

Applies to work reportable under the Hanford special reporting rule, that but-for this special reporting rule, would be reportable in the following risk classifications:

7010-00 Classification 0517 Factory-built home set-up by contractor/manufacturer;

7010-01 Classification 0403 Sign erection, repair, removal;

7010-02 Classification 0214 Concrete work–highways, streets, roads and sidewalks;

7010-03 Classification 0516 Building repair, remodeling and carpentry N.O.C.;

7010-04 Classification 1702 Underground mines;

7010-05 Classification 0511 Glass installation: Buildings;

7010-06 Classification 0103 Drilling and geophysical exploration N.O.C.;

7010-07 Classification 0519 Sheet metal siding, gutter and downspout installation;

7010-08 Classification 0508 Tower, tank, windmill and crane construction;

7010-11 Classification 0512 Insulation installation and asbestos abatement work;

7010-12 Classification 0514 Garage door installation, service, and repair;

7010-13 Classification 0518 Nonwood frame building construction;

7010-14 Classification 0217 Concrete work – Foundations and flatwork;

7010-15 Classification 0541 Wallboard taping – Discounted rate;

7010-16 Classification 1101 Delivery services;

7010-17 Classification 4305 Solid waste, landfill, hazardous waste and toxic material processing or handling N.O.C.; and

7010-30 Not otherwise classified. Any other state fund class whose composite base rate is closest to this class's base composite rate.

Applies to work reportable under the Hanford special reporting rule, that but-for this special reporting rule, would be reportable in the following risk classifications:

7011-00 Classification 0507 Roof work – Construction and repair;

7011-01 Classification 0540 Wallboard installation - Discounted rate;

7011-02 Classification 0106 Tree care and pruning services N.O.C.;

7011-03 Classification 0510 Wood frame building construction and alterations;

7011-04 Classification 0701 Dam construction;

7011-05 Classification 0201 Bridge, bulkhead and tunnel construction;

7011-06 Classification 0302 Masonry construction;

7011-07 Classification 0504 Painting: Building and structures – Exterior work;

7011-08 Classification 0202 Pile construction, wharf, pier and dock construction, diving operations;

7011-09 Classification 0303 Plastering, stuccoing and lathing: Buildings;

7011-10 Classification 1102 Trucking; and

7011-30 Not otherwise classified. Any other state fund class whose composite base rate is closest to this class's base composite rate.

Applies to contractors of the Department of Energy operating and maintaining the vitrification plant, also known as "Vit Plant," on the Hanford nuclear reservation. The vitrification process converts liquid radioactive and chemical waste into a solid, stable glass, eliminating environmental risks.

The vitrification process is performed by:

• Mixing waste with silica and other glass-forming materials at the low-activity waste facility;

• Sending the mixture to high-temperature melters where they are heated to 2,100 degrees Fahrenheit to form molten glass;

• Pouring molten glass into containment vessels where it cools to become solid glass; and

• Storing the stabilized waste safely at a federal repository.

Operations and work activities are performed in the following areas of the plant:

• Analytical laboratory;

• Pretreatment facility;

• High-level waste vitrification facility;

• Steam plant;

• Glass former facility;

• Chiller/compressor plant; and

• Low-activity waste vitrification facility.

• Construction activities described in classifications 7006 through 7011 which are reported in the applicable DOE construction classification.