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Bluescope Buildings North America INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bluescope Buildings North America INC ranks #28,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty42% serious
$12,650
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#28,488
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bluescope Buildings North America INC in Jackson, TN has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,650. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bluescope Buildings North America INC 5 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Arbor Industries, INC. in Lincoln, NE is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,650 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection
41.7%
of violations were serious
#28,488
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 55/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bluescope Buildings North America INC sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$12,650 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Bluescope Buildings North America INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.00.58.516.524.532.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDAIKIN AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14WYNNEWOOD REFINING C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 31GUGGISBERG CHEESE, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9SIERRA PALLET INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22SUNCOR ENERGY, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11STEPHENS PIPE AND ST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9THE HEIL CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10HANNIBAL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17SEILKOP INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20THE SKYDYNE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26LONGCAP LAMSON PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13J & A PALLETS SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5FALK PRECISION INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11WESTERN CABINETS INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24BGF INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6MCNEILLY WOOD PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8MALNOVE INC OF UTAH, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6FAIRFIELD GOURMET FO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2CREATIVE TECHNIQUES …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9CANASTOTA N/C CORP., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7Bluescope Buildings …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12
Bluescope Buildings North America INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Bluescope Buildings North America INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Bluescope Buildings North America INC sits at penalty rank #13,214 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($12,650 assessed).

How Bluescope Buildings North America INC Compares

Bluescope Buildings North America INC's 2.40 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-05-06

Last Inspection

2017-07-05

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,530

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $2,530 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

41.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

58.3% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$14,050

Current Penalty Amount

$12,650

Penalty Reduction

10.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,400 from the initial assessment of $14,050. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Bluescope Buildings North America INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bluescope Buildings North America INC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $12,650 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,530 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bluescope Buildings North America INC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,650 here).

Arbor Industries, INC. $12,650 NE LA Montina INC DBA Tiger Meat & Provisions $12,650 FL Iac $12,650 MI Rizo-Lopez Foods INC. $12,650 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Daikin America, INC. 5 insp. Decatur, AL Wynnewood Refining Company, LLC 5 insp. Wynnewood, OK Guggisberg Cheese, INC. 5 insp. Sugarcreek, OH Sierra Pallet INC. 5 insp. Reno, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Arbor Industries, INC.
Lincoln, NE
2 inspections $12,650
LA Montina INC DBA Tiger Meat & Provisions
Miami, FL
2 inspections $12,650
Iac
ST Clair, MI
4 inspections $12,650
Rizo-Lopez Foods INC.
Riverbank, CA
2 inspections $12,650
Helac CORP
Enumclaw, WA
2 inspections $12,650

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bluescope Buildings North America INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bluescope Buildings North America INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 5 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bluescope Buildings North America INC have? ▼
Bluescope Buildings North America INC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,650.
How many OSHA inspections has Bluescope Buildings North America INC had? ▼
Bluescope Buildings North America INC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-06 and the most recent on 2017-07-05. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bluescope Buildings North America INC? ▼
Bluescope Buildings North America INC has been assessed $12,650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,050 (a 10.0% reduction).
Does Bluescope Buildings North America INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bluescope Buildings North America INC has 5 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Bluescope Buildings North America INC operate in? ▼
Bluescope Buildings North America INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332311). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bluescope Buildings North America INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bluescope Buildings North America INC ranks #28,488 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Bluescope Buildings North America INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bluescope Buildings North America INC's total OSHA penalty of $12,650 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Arbor Industries, INC. in Lincoln, NE is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,650 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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