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Bluescope Buildings North America, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bluescope Buildings North America, INC. ranks #21,173 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$16,964
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#21,173
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bluescope Buildings North America, INC. in Rainsville, AL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,964. 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. 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,173 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Black Forest Bakery in Lindenhurst, NY is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#21,173
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 (1.1x 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

$16,964 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 both1.92.022.02.01.69.116.523.931.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTAYLOR FARMS NEW JER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21UGN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PINNACLE MARBLE & GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22HIXSON LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8E.J. BROOKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20CROWN POLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SAGER CREEK VEGETABL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24PRESTIGE MARBLE & GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30SANTOS BAKERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GWS TOOL GROUP DBA A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21L A. PILLOW & FIBER,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EAST BAKING COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EVERGREEN PLASTICS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22BOTTLING GROUP, LLC.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BUDZAR INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24BWAY CORPORATION DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEXAS STEEL CONVERSI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13LIGNETICS GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15QUIKRETE CALIFORNIA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Bluescope Buildings …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Bluescope Buildings North America, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Bluescope Buildings North America, INC. ranks #10,096 at $16,964 current penalty.

How Bluescope Buildings North America, INC. Compares

Bluescope Buildings North America, INC.'s 2.50 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 (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-03

Last Inspection

2017-05-02

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,482

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $8,482 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$24,234

Current Penalty Amount

$16,964

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,270 from the initial assessment of $24,234. 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 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $16,964 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,482 $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 AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,964 here).

American Adhesive Coatings CO., LLC $16,967 MA Nitterhouse Masonry Products, LLC $16,968 PA Legacy Lumber INC $16,960 WA Maruichi Leavitt Pipe & Tube, LLC $16,970 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Taylor Farms New Jersey, INC. 2 insp. Swedesboro, NJ Ugn, INC. 2 insp. Monroe, OH Pinnacle Marble & Granite, INC. 2 insp. Dallas, TX Hixson Lumber Company, LLC 2 insp. Rison, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tasman Hide Processing
Louisville, KY
0 inspections $0
Black Forest Bakery
Lindenhurst, NY
0 inspections $0
Hearthside H1
Grand Rapids, MI
0 inspections $0
American Adhesive Coatings CO., LLC
Lawrence, MA
2 inspections $16,967
Nitterhouse Masonry Products, LLC
Chambersburg, PA
4 inspections $16,968

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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 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above 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 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,964.
How many OSHA inspections has Bluescope Buildings North America, INC. had? ▼
Bluescope Buildings North America, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-03 and the most recent on 2017-05-02. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bluescope Buildings North America, INC.? ▼
Bluescope Buildings North America, INC. has been assessed $16,964 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,234 (a 30.0% 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 #21,173 (the top quarter 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 $16,964 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Black Forest Bakery in Lindenhurst, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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