Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

NUCOR CORPORATION

Financial Statement Schedule

SCHEDULE II – VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (in thousands)

Description	Balance at beginning of year		Additions charged to costs and expenses		Deductions			Balance at end of year
Year ended December 31, 2014
LIFO Reserve	$	624,685	$	—	$	(57,289	)	$	567,396
Year ended December 31, 2013
LIFO Reserve	$	607,240	$	17,445	$	—		$	624,685
Year ended December 31, 2012
LIFO Reserve	$	763,176	$	—	$	(155,936	)	$	607,240