Workers' Compensation for Shoring Contractors
Workers comp for shoring contractors covers the specific injury patterns of excavation and earth retention work — cave-in injuries, equipment operator injuries, falls in and around excavations, and heavy material handling.
What it covers
- Excavation cave-in injuries and burial incidents
- Drill rig, crane, and heavy equipment operator injuries
- Falls into excavations and from elevated shoring platforms
- Ground movement injuries during shoring installation
- Musculoskeletal injuries from heavy shoring material handling
- Equipment pinch-point and struck-by injuries
Who it's for
- Shoring installation crews working in and around deep excavations
- Drill rig operators on soldier pile and tieback installation
- Crane operators handling sheet pile and heavy shoring materials
- Underpinning crews working in confined pits below existing foundations
Why CCA
- Correct classification for shoring and excavation work — not generic construction codes
- Carriers who understand shoring operation safety programs and excavation hazards
- Multi-state workers comp coordination for shoring contractors who follow projects across state lines
- Experience modification management for shoring contractor safety programs
Common questions about workers' compensation
Shoring work may fall under excavation codes, structural construction codes, or specialty contractor codes depending on your state and specific work type. Correct classification is important — we verify before binding.
Yes. Workers comp covers injuries that occur during any part of your shoring operation, including settlement monitoring, instrumentation installation, and inspection activities.
Yes. Contractors Choice Agency holds licenses in all 50 states and writes shoring contractor programs coast to coast. NPN 8608479.
AM Best A+ rated specialty carriers with appetites for shoring and excavation support contractor risks. Carrier selection depends on your specific operation, states, and system types.
Call 844-967-5247 immediately. We provide 2-hour claims response during business hours.
Yes. Monthly payment plans and premium finance options are available for shoring contractor programs.
Yes. Once coverage is bound, we issue certificates same day including AI endorsements as required by project owners and GCs.
Since 2005 — over 20 years. Shoring and excavation support contractor programs have been a specialty focus since 2011.
Business name, years in operation, annual revenue, number of employees, shoring system types, whether you are design-build or install-only, states where you work, and claims history for the past 5 years.
Yes. We insure shoring contractors of all sizes — from two-person underpinning crews to established multi-crew earth retention firms.
Yes. Professional liability for design-build shoring contractors is a core part of our program. We structure E&O coverage for the professional services component of your shoring work.
Yes. Multi-state workers comp coordination is standard for shoring contractors who follow projects across state lines.
844-967-5247, Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm Mountain Time.
12220 E Riggs Road, Suite #105, Chandler, AZ 85249.
josh@contractorschoiceagency.com.
Yes. Submit the quote form at shoringinsurance.com/quote and we will respond within 15 minutes during business hours.
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