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Gerdau Macsteel Jackson

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gerdau Macsteel Jackson ranks #9,700 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 40 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty25% serious
$31,932
OSHA penalties
40
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#9,700
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gerdau Macsteel Jackson in Jackson, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 40 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,932. 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 Macsteel Jackson 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 40 violations, averaging 20.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,700 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, Primex Plastics Corporation in Garfield, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $31,950 in current penalties.

20.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#9,700
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 40 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (20.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Gerdau Macsteel Jackson compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gerdau Macsteel Jackson runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$31,932 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Gerdau Macsteel Jackson.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0016.53349.566OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE VALLEY FERTILIZE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 63MCDOWELL AND WALKER,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 164C FOODS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KRESTMARK INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18NORDSON XALOY INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MEXICHEM FLUOR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GARELICK FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TYLER PRODUCTS SALES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15I SCHUMANN & CO. LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GREYSTONE LOGISTICS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SEMANO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21BLACKPOWDER PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10THE EUCLID CHEMICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4YYK ENTERPRISES OPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HARBOR FURNITURE MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22H. E. TOOL & DIE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 44SANYO FOODS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BUZZI UNICEM USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SPECIALIZED BICYCLE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11EXXONMOBIL BATON ROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Gerdau Macsteel Jack…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40
Gerdau Macsteel Jackson has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 40 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 Macsteel Jackson in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Gerdau Macsteel Jackson is the #4,820 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($31,932).

How Gerdau Macsteel Jackson Compares

Gerdau Macsteel Jackson's 20.00 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 (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-12-03

Last Inspection

2012-05-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

20.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,966

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 20.0 violations per visit. That's $15,966 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

21

Repeat

52.5% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

22.5% 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

$39,832

Current Penalty Amount

$31,932

Penalty Reduction

19.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,900 from the initial assessment of $39,832. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Gerdau Macsteel Jackson compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gerdau Macsteel Jackson Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 40 8.0
Total Penalty $31,932 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,966 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gerdau Macsteel Jackson, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($31,932 here).

Bakery Feeds $31,934 IA G.P.R. Company, INC. $31,938 NJ HI-Vac Corporation $31,916 OH Primex Plastics Corporation $31,950 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company Incorporated 2 insp. Mount Jackson, VA McDowell and Walker, INC. 2 insp. Afton, NY 4c Foods CORP. 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY Krestmark Industries, LP 2 insp. Dallas, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bakery Feeds
Muscatine, IA
3 inspections $31,934
G.P.R. Company, INC.
Fairfield, NJ
2 inspections $31,938
HI-Vac Corporation
Marietta, OH
3 inspections $31,916
Primex Plastics Corporation
Garfield, NJ
7 inspections $31,950
Kwik Trip, INC
LA Crosse, WI
4 inspections $31,951

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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 Macsteel Jackson safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gerdau Macsteel Jackson's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 40 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Macsteel Jackson have? ▼
Gerdau Macsteel Jackson has 40 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 21 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,932.
How many OSHA inspections has Gerdau Macsteel Jackson had? ▼
Gerdau Macsteel Jackson has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-03 and the most recent on 2012-05-14. This averages 20.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gerdau Macsteel Jackson? ▼
Gerdau Macsteel Jackson has been assessed $31,932 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $39,832 (a 19.8% reduction).
Does Gerdau Macsteel Jackson have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gerdau Macsteel Jackson has 10 serious violations, and 21 repeat 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 Macsteel Jackson operate in? ▼
Gerdau Macsteel Jackson 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 Macsteel Jackson rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gerdau Macsteel Jackson ranks #9,700 (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 Macsteel Jackson's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gerdau Macsteel Jackson's total OSHA penalty of $31,932 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Primex Plastics Corporation in Garfield, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $31,950 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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