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Administrative & Waste Services · Birmingham, AL

Stericycle, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Stericycle, INC. ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$7,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

Stericycle, INC. in Birmingham, AL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Stericycle, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, LCM Corporatiion in Stuart, VA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 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 Stericycle, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Stericycle, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$7,000 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Stericycle, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREENSTAR MID-AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24BOROUGH OF HIGH BRID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23LITTLE EGG HARBOR TO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF PORT REPUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DIAMOND STAFFING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3D & K LAWN CARE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STAFF MANAGEMENT GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PRO DISPOSAL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CMS FACILITIES MAINT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BLOWER-DEMPSAY CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SPECIALIZED PACKAGIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OCCUPATIONAL TRAININ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RURAL/METRO FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7YADKIN VALLEY MECHAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AUGUST ENTERPRISES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2QUALITY LABOR SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CONTACT SECURITY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BRINKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JAMES TERRY TREE SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5IMAGE TREE SERVICE I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Stericycle, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Stericycle, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste 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.

Stericycle, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Stericycle, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,474 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($7,000 assessed).

How Stericycle, INC. Compares

Stericycle, INC.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-07-09

Last Inspection

2020-08-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,500 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$17,349

Current Penalty Amount

$7,000

Penalty Reduction

59.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,349 from the initial assessment of $17,349. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Stericycle, INC. compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Stericycle, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 2 2.7
Total Penalty $7,000 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,500 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,000 here).

Randstad North America, INC. $7,000 CA Cumberland Garbage and Trash Service, INC. $7,000 NC Austin Outdoor, LLC $7,000 FL Somerset County Recycling $7,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Greenstar Mid-America LLC DBA Greenstar 2 insp. San Antonio, TX Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department 2 insp. High Bridge, NJ Little Egg Harbor Township DPW 2 insp. Little Egg Harbor TWP, NJ City of Port Republic DPW 2 insp. Port Republic, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Randstad North America, INC.
Union City, CA
2 inspections $7,000
Cumberland Garbage and Trash Service, INC.
Fayetteville, NC
2 inspections $7,000
Austin Outdoor, LLC
Vero Beach, FL
2 inspections $7,000
Somerset County Recycling
Bridgewater, NJ
2 inspections $7,000
LCM Corporatiion
Stuart, VA
2 inspections $7,000

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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 Stericycle, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Stericycle, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Stericycle, INC. have? ▼
Stericycle, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Stericycle, INC. had? ▼
Stericycle, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-07-09 and the most recent on 2020-08-12. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Stericycle, INC.? ▼
Stericycle, INC. has been assessed $7,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,349 (a 59.7% reduction).
Does Stericycle, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Stericycle, INC. has 1 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 Stericycle, INC. operate in? ▼
Stericycle, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562211). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Stericycle, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Stericycle, INC. ranks #45,870 (the upper half 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 Stericycle, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Stericycle, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,000 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, LCM Corporatiion in Stuart, VA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $7,000 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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