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Document and Entity Information
Sep. 03, 2021
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Entity Registrant Name OLYMPIC STEEL INC
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000917470
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Sep. 03, 2021
Entity Incorporation State Country Code OH
Entity File Number 0-23320
Entity Tax Identification Number 34-1245650
Entity Address, Address Line One 22901 Millcreek Boulevard
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 650
Entity Address, City or Town Highland Hills
Entity Address, State or Province OH
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 44112
City Area Code (216)
Local Phone Number 292-3800
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common Stock, without par value
Trading Symbol ZEUS
Entity Emerging Growth Company false