Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Sep. 05, 2019 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Registrant Name | NUCOR CORP |
Amendment Flag | true |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000073309 |
Document Type | 8-K/A |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 5, 2019 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 1-4119 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-1860817 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1915 Rexford Road |
Entity Address, City or Town | Charlotte |
Entity Address, State or Province | NC |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 28211 |
City Area Code | 704 |
Local Phone Number | 366-7000 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common stock, par value $0.40 per share |
Trading Symbol | NUE |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Amendment Description | This Amendment No. 1 amends the Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Original 8-K”) Nucor Corporation (the “Company”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 9, 2019, regarding, among other things, the election of Leon J. Topalian as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective September 5, 2019. The disclosure included in the Original 8-K otherwise remains unchanged. |