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Professional & Technical Services · Alsip, IL

Greif, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Greif, INC. ranks #10,559 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$30,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#10,559
of 99,447 penalized employers

Greif, INC. in Alsip, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Greif, INC. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,559 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Red Hen Systems in Fort Collins, CO is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#10,559
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Greif, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Greif, INC. runs far above peers (22.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$30,000 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Greif, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEMPIRE CITY SUBWAY C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DATA-MAIL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0INFINITY MOUNTINGS O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5U.S. DEPARTMENT OF A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CSRA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NOAA MARINE OPERATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NOAA PACIFIC MARINE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30NOAA PACIFIC HYDROGR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SEIZMIC, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1U.S. ARMY CORPS OF E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19GALEPHAR PHARMACEUTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8A2MAC1 LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16NOAA NW FISHERIES MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23J. HUTCHINS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CPM ENVIRONMENTAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4INGRAM DISTRIBUTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1THERMATRON ENGINEERI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1THORNLEY ASSOCIATES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ICS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Greif, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Greif, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Greif, INC. in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

In Professional & Technical Services, Greif, INC. sits at penalty rank #32 of 509 penalized establishments ($30,000 assessed).

How Greif, INC. Compares

Greif, INC.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (22.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-01-23

Last Inspection

2022-03-23

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $10,000 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$43,506

Current Penalty Amount

$30,000

Penalty Reduction

31.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,506 from the initial assessment of $43,506. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How Greif, INC. compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Greif, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.6
Violations 3 1.2
Total Penalty $30,000 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,000 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Greif, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($30,000 here).

Sri International $30,200 CA Pae Applied Technologies, LLC $30,721 CA Da $29,250 PR Horizon Personnel Services INC $31,225 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Empire City Subway Company (Limited) 3 insp. New York, NY Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Laboratory 3 insp. Port Orchard, WA Data-Mail, INC. 3 insp. Newington, CT Infinity Mountings of NY, LLC 3 insp. New York, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

Alpha Technical Services
Pasadena, TX
0 inspections $0
Red Hen Systems
Fort Collins, CO
0 inspections $0
Softek Information Services Inc.
Bedminster, NJ
0 inspections $0
Sri International
Menlo Park, CA
3 inspections $30,200
Big III Services
Sinton, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greif, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Greif, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Greif, INC. have? ▼
Greif, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Greif, INC. had? ▼
Greif, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-01-23 and the most recent on 2022-03-23. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Greif, INC.? ▼
Greif, INC. has been assessed $30,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,506 (a 31.0% reduction).
Does Greif, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Greif, INC. has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Greif, INC. operate in? ▼
Greif, INC. operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541420). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Greif, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Greif, INC. ranks #10,559 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Greif, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Greif, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $30,000 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (22.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Red Hen Systems in Fort Collins, CO is a similar professional & technical services employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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