The following grouping includes classifications applicable to the manufacturing and fabrication of plastic materials to produce an end-product that is not specifically described by another
classification. These classifications include printing and labeling that is performed in connection with plastic manufacturing or fabrication operations.
Pursuant to Part 3, Section II, Rule 17, a classification having a N.O.C. (not otherwise classified) qualifier shall not be used if another classification more accurately describes the operation. As such, the following group does not include all possible classifications applicable to the manufac- ture or fabrication of plastic products. When possible, employers engaged in the manufacture of a plastic product shall be assigned to the classification that specifically describes the employer’s product. However, in those cases where no specific product classification exists, the employer shall be assigned to the appropriate Plastics classification listed below.
PLASTIC GOODS MFG. – N.O.C. 4478
This classification applies to the manufacture of plastic goods using methods and materials that are not more specifically described by another Plastic Products Manufacturing Industry Group classification, including but not limited to liquid resin casting or molding, dip molding, compres- sion molding, rotational molding, plastic grinding, expanded polystyrene foam block molding and cultured or synthetic marble products manufacturing.
The entire payroll of a tool and die department shall be classified as follows:
If 50% or more of the department’s total time is devoted to the maintenance or repair (not manufacture or modification) of molds and dies used in the employer’s production opera- tions, the department shall be classified as 4478, Plastic Goods Mfg.; otherwise, the depart- ment shall be separately classified as 3099, Tool Mfg.
If more than 50% of the department’s total time is devoted to the manufacture or modifica- tion (not maintenance or repair) of molds or dies (irrespective of the end user), or the maintenance or the repair of customers’ molds and dies that are not used in the employer’s production operations, the department shall be separately classified as 3099, Tool Mfg.; oth- erwise, the department shall be classified as 4478, Plastic Goods Mfg.
PLASTICS – blow molded products mfg. – N.O.C. 4494
This classification applies to the manufacture of blow molded plastic products, including but not limited to plastic bottles and containers.
The entire payroll of a tool and die department shall be classified as follows:
If 50% or more of the department’s total time is devoted to the maintenance or repair (not manufacture or modification) of molds and dies used in the employer’s production opera- tions, the department shall be classified as 4494, Plastics – blow molded products mfg.; oth- erwise, the department shall be separately classified as 3099, Tool Mfg.
If more than 50% of the department’s total time is devoted to the manufacture or modifica- tion (not maintenance or repair) of molds or dies (irrespective of the end user), or the maintenance or the repair of customers’ molds and dies that are not used in the employer’s production operations, the department shall be separately classified as 3099, Tool Mfg.; oth- erwise, the department shall be classified as 4494, Plastics – blow molded products mfg.
PLASTICS – extrusion molded products mfg. – N.O.C. 4495
This classification applies to the manufacture of extrusion molded plastic products, including but not limited to sheet plastic; plastic pellets; rod, tube and pipe stock; hose and bubble wrap.
The entire payroll of a tool and die department shall be classified as follows:
If 50% or more of the department’s total time is devoted to the maintenance or repair (not manufacture or modification) of molds and dies used in the employer’s production opera- tions, the department shall be classified as 4495, Plastics – extrusion molded products mfg.; otherwise, the department shall be separately classified as 3099, Tool Mfg.
If more than 50% of the department’s total time is devoted to the manufacture or modifica- tion (not maintenance or repair) of molds or dies (irrespective of the end user), or the maintenance or the repair of customers’ molds and dies that are not used in the employer’s production operations, the department shall be separately classified as 3099, Tool Mfg.; oth- erwise, the department shall be classified as 4495, Plastics – extrusion molded products
mfg.
PLASTICS – fabricated products mfg. – no molding – N.O.C. 4496
This classification applies to the manufacture of plastic products, including but not limited to dis- play cases and stands, picture frames, furniture parts and countertops using processes such as machining, bending, grinding, polishing or assembling. This classification also applies to the cut- ting, shaping and assembly of molded foam.
PLASTICS – fiber reinforced plastic products mfg. – N.O.C. 4497
This classification applies to the manufacture of fiber reinforced plastic products, including but not limited to shower stalls, hot tubs, machinery cabinets, golf club shafts, fishing poles and au- tomobile body parts, using materials such as thermosetting fiber, reinforced plastics, fiberglass and carbon fiber. Manufacturing processes include but are not limited to hand or spray lay-up, fiber filament wrapping and winding, transfer molding, resin injection molding and compression molding. This classification also includes finishing and fabrication operations associated with the manufacture of fiber reinforced plastic products, including but not limited to shaping, grinding, sanding, trimming and assembly.
The manufacture of glass fiber or carbon fiber fabrics that have been pre-impregnated with epoxy resin shall be classified as 2413, Textiles.
The entire payroll of a tool and die department shall be classified as follows:
If 50% or more of the department’s total time is devoted to the maintenance or repair (not manufacture or modification) of molds and dies used in the employer’s production opera- tions, the department shall be classified as 4497, Plastics – fiber reinforced plastic products
mfg.; otherwise, the department shall be separately classified as 3099, Tool Mfg.
If more than 50% of the department’s total time is devoted to the manufacture or modifica- tion (not maintenance or repair) of molds or dies (irrespective of the end user), or the maintenance or the repair of customers’ molds and dies that are not used in the employer’s production operations, the department shall be separately classified as 3099, Tool Mfg.; oth- erwise, the department shall be classified as 4497, Plastics – fiber reinforced plastic prod-
ucts mfg.
PLASTICS – injection molded products mfg. – N.O.C. 4498
This classification applies to the manufacture of injection molded plastic products, including but not limited to fittings, knobs, O-rings, valve bodies, housings, plastic wheels, nozzles, handles and bottle caps.
The entire payroll of a tool and die department shall be classified as follows:
If 50% or more of the department’s total time is devoted to the maintenance or repair (not manufacture or modification) of molds and dies used in the employer’s production opera- tions, the department shall be classified as 4498, Plastics – injection molded products mfg.; otherwise, the department shall be separately classified as 3099, Tool Mfg.
If more than 50% of the department’s total time is devoted to the manufacture or modifica- tion (not maintenance or repair) of molds or dies (irrespective of the end user) or the mainte- nance or the repair of customers’ molds and dies that are not used in the employer’s production operations, the department shall be separately classified as 3099, Tool Mfg.; oth- erwise, the department shall be classified as 4498, Plastics – injection molded products mfg.
PLASTICS – thermoformed products mfg. – N.O.C. 4499
This classification applies to the manufacture of thermoformed or vacuum formed plastic prod- ucts, including but not limited to containers, packaging materials, computer parts and panels.
This classification includes secondary machining operations, including but not limited to routing, drilling and grinding and assembly.
The entire payroll of a tool and die department shall be classified as follows:
If 50% or more of the department’s total time is devoted to the maintenance or repair (not manufacture or modification) of molds and dies used in the employer’s production opera- tions, the department shall be classified as 4499, Plastics – thermoformed products mfg.; otherwise, the department shall be separately classified as 3099, Tool Mfg.
If more than 50% of the department’s total time is devoted to the manufacture or modifica- tion (not maintenance or repair) of molds or dies (irrespective of the end user), or the maintenance or the repair of customers’ molds and dies that are not used in the employer’s production operations, the department shall be separately classified as 3099, Tool Mfg.; oth- erwise, the department shall be classified as 4499, Plastics – thermoformed products mfg.