Establishment profile
GERDAU AMERISTEEL US INC.
384 OLD GRASSDALE RD. NE, CARTERSVILLE, GA, 30121
331110 — Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
Summary
GERDAU AMERISTEEL US INC. has accumulated 11 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 15 years of recorded history, with $12,800 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 80th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 21 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 70th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GERDAU AMERISTEEL US INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 11 distinct standards shown · 11 citations in this view · $12,800 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 E03 IV | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2011 | Jan 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2011 | Jan 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IVB | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2011 | Jan 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2011 | Jan 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B05 IIG | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2011 | Jan 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B10 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2011 | Jan 2011 |
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
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3311 within GA. Peer group: 21 employers. This establishment has 11 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 AMERISTEEL US INC.. 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 AMERISTEEL US INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2010 | INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,STRUCK BY,INATTENTIONFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 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 AMERISTEEL US INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GERDAU AMERISTEEL US INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for GERDAU AMERISTEEL US INC.. 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 AMERISTEEL US INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GERDAU AMERISTEEL US INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for GERDAU AMERISTEEL US INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-07 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-07-28 | Referral | 2 | 1 | $2,000 | |
| 2010-07-23 | Accident | 9 | 5 | $10,800 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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Other employers in iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing within GA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- MIDSOUTH STEEL, INC.ATLANTA — 1 federal enforcement record
- UNIVERSAL STEEL INCLITHONIA — 1 federal enforcement record
- STEEL SERVICES INC.MACON — 1 federal enforcement record
- ANASTEEL & SUPPLY COMPANY, LLCELLENWOOD — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GERDAU AMERISTEEL US INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is GERDAU AMERISTEEL US INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- GERDAU AMERISTEEL US INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 11 violations and $12,800 in total penalties.
- How does GERDAU AMERISTEEL US INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- GERDAU AMERISTEEL US INC. operates in the iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9.
- Has GERDAU AMERISTEEL US INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving GERDAU AMERISTEEL US INC..