SIC 1794 — Excavation Work
SIC 1794 is 'Excavation Work', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 17: Construction - Special Trade Contractors (Division C: Construction); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors).
Description & Classification
SIC code 1794 representing 'Excavation Work' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 238910 - Site Preparation Contractors (via SIC1987:1794→NAICS1997:23593→2002:238910→2007:238910→2012:238910→2017:238910→2022:238910)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 1794 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Excavation Work |
| Division | Division C: Construction |
| Major Group | Major Group 17: Construction - Special Trade Contractors |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 1794:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 17 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 1794 represent?
SIC 1794 is 'Excavation Work', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 17: Construction - Special Trade Contractors (Division C: Construction); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 1794?
SIC code 1794 maps to modern NAICS codes: 238910 - Site Preparation Contractors.