Employee Benefit Plans

3 Months Ended

Apr. 04, 2015

Employee Benefit Plan [Abstract]

Employee Benefit Plans

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN: Nucor makes contributions to a Profit Sharing and Retirement Savings Plan for qualified employees based on the profitability of the Company. Nucor’s expense for these benefits totaled $11.1 million and $18.2 million in the first quarter of 2015 and 2014, respectively. The related liability for these benefits is included in salaries, wages and related accruals.