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Other Metal Container Manufacturing
NAICS 332439 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing metal (light gauge) containers (except cans).
Start the review with products liability.
For Other Metal Container Manufacturing, the saved research highlights products liability, employee injuries, commercial property. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- What specific container types are manufactured, and what are the primary end-use markets (consumer, industrial, food-grade, chemical, air cargo)?
- Are any products designed or rated for hazardous materials containment or transport under DOT or IATA regulations?
- What surface treatment or finishing operations are performed on-site — painting, plating, acid washing?
- What is the total insurable value of production machinery and how is it maintained?
- Does the operation export product, and if so, to which markets?
- What are the prior five years of products liability and workers' comp loss history?
- For Other Metal Container Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about manufacturing containers designed for hazardous materials transport or dot-regulated applications?
- For Other Metal Container Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about significant prior products liability claims, especially involving container failure in service?
Activities described by this code
- Light gauge metal bins manufacturing
- Light gauge metal drums manufacturing
- Light gauge metal garbage cans manufacturing
- Light gauge metal lunch boxes manufacturing
- Light gauge metal mailboxes manufacturing
- Light gauge metal tool boxes manufacturing
- Light gauge metal vats manufacturing
- Metal air cargo containers manufacturing
- Metal barrels manufacturing
- Vacuum bottles and jugs manufacturing
Other activities to examine
- Manufacturing foil containers: 332999 — All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Manufacturing metal cans: 332431 — Metal Can Manufacturing
- Reconditioning barrels and drums: 811310 — Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance;
- Manufacturing heavy gauge metal containers: 332420 — Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
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Compare another operationInsurance operations research — draft
Establishments in this class manufacture light-gauge metal containers through stamping, forming, welding, and finishing operations — producing products ranging from garbage cans and tool boxes to industrial drums, vats, barrels, and air cargo containers. Operations typically involve heavy industrial machinery, metalworking fluids, and significant raw material inventory, with finished goods distributed to commercial, industrial, or retail buyers.
Questions to investigate
- What specific container types are manufactured, and what are the primary end-use markets (consumer, industrial, food-grade, chemical, air cargo)?
- Are any products designed or rated for hazardous materials containment or transport under DOT or IATA regulations?
- What surface treatment or finishing operations are performed on-site — painting, plating, acid washing?
- What is the total insurable value of production machinery and how is it maintained?
This insurance research was generated in April 2026. It has not received a complete human review. The October 12, 2026 audit checked codes and titles only, not descriptions or coverage assertions.