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Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC. ranks #4,055 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty100% serious
$58,647
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,055
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC. in Sayreville, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $58,647. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,055 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Wisconsin Cheese Group INC. in Monticello, WI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $58,628 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#4,055
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 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 Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC. runs well above peers (3.7x 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

$58,647 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($58,647) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $58,647 $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 Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0021.843.665.487.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PRECISION PRODUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SKILLED MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MID-STATE TANK CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21EMPORIA FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 83LAMAR TRAILERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PCL FIXTURES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36UNITED DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NONLETHAL TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CLIMAX PAPERBOARD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18AUDION AUTOMATION LI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19THE PULLMAN COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CHAMPION CONCRETE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTH AMERICAN PACKA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AJINOMOTO FOODS NORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5IDAHO TIMBER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AGROPUR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WHEELS AMERICA SAN F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26KVK FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21Gerdau Ameristeel Sa…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC. is the #2,068 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($58,647).

How Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC. Compares

Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC.'s 5.50 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 runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-05-18

Last Inspection

2017-08-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$29,324

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $29,324 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

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

$99,000

Current Penalty Amount

$58,647

Penalty Reduction

40.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $40,353 from the initial assessment of $99,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $58,647 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $29,324 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($58,647 here).

Adonel Concrete CORP. $58,657 FL Johns Manville $58,630 CA Wisconsin Cheese Group INC. $58,628 WI Mary Ann's Baking CO INC $58,675 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mondelez International 2 insp. Chicago, IL Precision Production 2 insp. Cleveland, OH Skilled Manufacturing INC. 2 insp. Traverse City, MI Mid-State Tank CO., INC. 2 insp. Arthur, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

TJ Apparel USA Inc
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Adonel Concrete CORP.
West Palm Beach, FL
2 inspections $58,657
Johns Manville
Willows, CA
8 inspections $58,630
Wisconsin Cheese Group INC.
Monticello, WI
2 inspections $58,628
Louisa Food Products INC.
Saint Louis, MO
5 inspections $58,675

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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 Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC. have? ▼
Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $58,647.
How many OSHA inspections has Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC. had? ▼
Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-05-18 and the most recent on 2017-08-14. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC.? ▼
Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC. has been assessed $58,647 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $99,000 (a 40.8% reduction).
Does Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC. has 11 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 Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC. operate in? ▼
Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC. ranks #4,055 (the top 5% 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 Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $58,647 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wisconsin Cheese Group INC. in Monticello, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $58,628 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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