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Administrative & Waste Services · North Salt Lake, UT

Stericycle INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Stericycle INC ranks #87,046 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty17% serious
$969
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,046
of 99,447 penalized employers

Stericycle INC in North Salt Lake, UT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $969. 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 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,046 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, Divine Waste INC. in MT. Ayr, IA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $975 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#87,046
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 well below peers (0.26x 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

$969 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOROUGH OF HALEDON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DOWNEY TREES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23AEROSOLS DANVILLE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TULARE COUNTY SOLID …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MR. BULT'S INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SECURITAS SECURITY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5IMPACT EMPLOYMENT SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CORPORATE RESOURCE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3POTOMAC DISPOSAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MONMOUTH COUNTY RECL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COMPLETE ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TIP TOP TREE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FAS-PAK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PLATINIUM WASTE DISP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PLATINUM PROPERTY MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE ARBOR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AUGUST ENTERPRISES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1R & G TORCHING, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CHUGACH FEDERAL SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Stericycle INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Stericycle INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Stericycle INC is the #2,953 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($969).

How Stericycle INC Compares

Stericycle INC's 3.00 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 well below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-05-13

Last Inspection

2014-09-23

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$485

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $485 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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

$2,969

Current Penalty Amount

$969

Penalty Reduction

67.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,000 from the initial assessment of $2,969. 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 6 2.7
Total Penalty $969 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $485 $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 UT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($969 here).

Mail Service Center $975 NC Omnisource Southeast LLC $975 SC Divine Waste INC. $975 IA Atlantic Waste Disposal INC $963 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Borough of Haledon 2 insp. Haledon, NJ Downey Trees INC. 2 insp. Norcross, GA Aerosols Danville INC. DBA Voyant Beauty 2 insp. Danville, IL Tulare County Solid Waste 2 insp. Visalia, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC
2 inspections $975
Omnisource Southeast LLC
Rock Hill, SC
2 inspections $975
Divine Waste INC.
MT. Ayr, IA
2 inspections $975
Atlantic Waste Disposal INC
Arecibo, PR
4 inspections $963
Palm Springs Disposal Services
Palm Springs, CA
2 inspections $975

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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 mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Stericycle INC have? ▼
Stericycle INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $969.
How many OSHA inspections has Stericycle INC had? ▼
Stericycle INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-13 and the most recent on 2014-09-23. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Stericycle INC? ▼
Stericycle INC has been assessed $969 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,969 (a 67.4% 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 562219). 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 #87,046 (the lower 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 $969 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Divine Waste INC. in MT. Ayr, IA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $975 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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