Summary
GERDAU has accumulated 7 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 13 years of recorded history, with $910 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 76th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 26 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 76th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 7 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GERDAU appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
25% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 7 distinct standards shown · 7 citations in this view · $910 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 A03 | 1 | 1 | $455 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B07 I | 1 | 1 | $455 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C02 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L04 III | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 O01 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C04 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B06 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3311 within VA. Peer group: 26 employers. This establishment has 7 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GERDAU. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for GERDAU. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 7+ years. Most recent activity: 7 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for GERDAU. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in VA — for Waco Inc - Gerdau, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Waco Inc - Gerdau operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 8 citations · 8 contractor · $480 proposed / $480 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6043128 | ROANOKE CEMENT COMPANY Botetourt, VA contractor: Gerdau | Sep 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6043127 | ROANOKE CEMENT COMPANY Botetourt, VA contractor: Gerdau | Sep 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6043126 | ROANOKE CEMENT COMPANY Botetourt, VA contractor: Gerdau | Sep 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6043125 | ROANOKE CEMENT COMPANY Botetourt, VA contractor: Gerdau | Sep 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6043124 | ROANOKE CEMENT COMPANY Botetourt, VA contractor: Gerdau | Sep 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6034145 | ROANOKE CEMENT COMPANY Botetourt, VA contractor: Gerdau | Feb 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6022030 | ROANOKE CEMENT COMPANY Botetourt, VA contractor: Gerdau | Dec 2004 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6022029 | ROANOKE CEMENT COMPANY Botetourt, VA contractor: Gerdau | Dec 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for GERDAU. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for GERDAU. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GERDAU. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-10-21 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-09-17 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-06-12 | Planned | 7 | — | $910 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
GERDAU is one of 1 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Waco Inc - Gerdau.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Waco Inc - Gerdau across all 1 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in this industry within VA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- CHAPARRAL STEELDINWIDDIE — 1 federal enforcement record
- AJAX METAL FABRICATORSNEWPORT NEWS — 1 federal enforcement record
- ROANOKE ELECTRIC STEEL CORP.ROANOKE — 1 federal enforcement record
- PHOENIX SERVICESROANOKE — 1 federal enforcement record
- ANDREWS-JOYNER IRON WORKS, INC.PRINCE GEORGE — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Waco Inc - Gerdau locationsParent rollup
- NAICS 331All employers in this industry
- Employers in VAState-wide enforcement data
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GERDAU from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Waco Inc - Gerdau.
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- What is GERDAU's OSHA violation history?
- GERDAU has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 7 violations and $910 in total penalties.