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Gerdau Long Steel North America

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gerdau Long Steel North America ranks #6,506 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty85% serious
$42,200
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#6,506
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gerdau Long Steel North America in Vidor, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $42,200. 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 Long Steel North America 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 6.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,506 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, BFG International USA, LLC in Plattsburgh, NY is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $42,200 in current penalties.

6.7
violations per inspection
85.0%
of violations were serious
#6,506
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.7 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 Long Steel North America runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$42,200 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Gerdau Long Steel North America.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.311.721.030.439.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedABC COKE-DIVISION OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34EATON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38ALKON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14TROJAN BATTERY COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14TATE & LYLE INGREDIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9RAFFIELD FISHERIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26SOLARIS PAPER INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PENNAKEM LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17R BRAUN INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27MARQUEZ BROTHERS INT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20JOHNS MANVILLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14FECON, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HANDI-FOIL CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TENNESSEE BUSINESS F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6OMYA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6COLUMBUS MARBLE WORK…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23LITE METALS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BETTENDORF STANFORD …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SK FOOD GROUP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Gerdau Long Steel No…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20
Gerdau Long Steel North America has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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 Long Steel North America in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Gerdau Long Steel North America ranks #3,277 at $42,200 current penalty.

How Gerdau Long Steel North America Compares

Gerdau Long Steel North America's 6.67 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 (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-10-17

Last Inspection

2015-02-19

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,067

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 6.7 violations per visit. That's $14,067 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

85.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

15.0% 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

$73,000

Current Penalty Amount

$42,200

Penalty Reduction

42.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $30,800 from the initial assessment of $73,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Gerdau Long Steel North America compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gerdau Long Steel North America Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 20 8.0
Total Penalty $42,200 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,067 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gerdau Long Steel North America, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($42,200 here).

BFG International USA, LLC $42,200 NY Kingspan Insulated Panels $42,200 OH Lebanon Seaboard Corporation $42,212 PA Ggi Glass Distributors CORP $42,188 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Abc Coke-Division of Drummond Company 3 insp. Tarrant, AL Eaton Corporation 3 insp. Horseheads, NY Alkon Corporation 3 insp. Fremont, OH Trojan Battery Company, LLC 3 insp. Lithonia, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

BFG International USA, LLC
Plattsburgh, NY
5 inspections $42,200
Kingspan Insulated Panels
Columbus, OH
2 inspections $42,200
Lebanon Seaboard Corporation
Lebanon, PA
4 inspections $42,212
Ggi Glass Distributors CORP
Secaucus, NJ
2 inspections $42,188
Polymer Additives
Fort Worth, TX
2 inspections $42,175

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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 Long Steel North America safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gerdau Long Steel North America's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 3 inspections, including 17 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 Long Steel North America have? ▼
Gerdau Long Steel North America has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $42,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Gerdau Long Steel North America had? ▼
Gerdau Long Steel North America has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-17 and the most recent on 2015-02-19. This averages 6.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gerdau Long Steel North America? ▼
Gerdau Long Steel North America has been assessed $42,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $73,000 (a 42.2% reduction).
Does Gerdau Long Steel North America have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gerdau Long Steel North America has 17 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 Long Steel North America operate in? ▼
Gerdau Long Steel North America operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331222). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gerdau Long Steel North America rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gerdau Long Steel North America ranks #6,506 (the top 10% 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 Long Steel North America's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gerdau Long Steel North America's total OSHA penalty of $42,200 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, BFG International USA, LLC in Plattsburgh, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $42,200 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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