San Leandro, California · Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal · NAICS 562211
Since 2000, OSHA inspectors have visited Stericycle, Inc. in California 15 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Oct 14, 2024 after a complaint, in Lakeport.
In all, OSHA issued 16 citation items: 3 serious and 13 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $22,395; today they stand at $9,250, 59% less.
Among staffing, cleaning and waste services employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $2,201 penalty. Stericycle, Inc. averages $1,104 across 4 cited inspections.
Stericycle, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company3838 Hill Road, Lakeport, CA 95453 · Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3362(A) |
Other-than-serious | $335 | $335 | Mar 3, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3395(I) |
Other-than-serious | $335 | $335 | Mar 3, 2025 | Final |
2775 East 26th Street, Vernon, CA 90058 · Hazardous Waste Collection · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3668(F) |
Other-than-serious | $185 | $185 | Oct 13, 2023 | Final |
15610 Boyle Avenue, Fontana, CA 92337 · Hazardous Waste Collection · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3650(T)(33) |
Other-than-serious | $280 | $150 | Aug 16, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 6151(C)(1) |
Other-than-serious | $185 | $150 | Aug 16, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 5185(N) |
Serious | $3,375 | $2,700 | Aug 16, 2023 | Final |
1551 Shelton Drive, Hollister, CA 95023 · Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3650(T)(12) |
Other-than-serious | $560 | $560 | Jun 28, 2021 | Final |
1551 Shelton Drive, Hollister, CA 95023 · Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Feb 19, 2019: Employee suffers fracture to finger after being caught in me
At 11:45 p.m. on February 19, 2018, Employee # 1 was attempting to release metal compactor bin #5 from a compactor. A coworker, a driver, began to raise the compactor bin before Employee # 1 removed his hand. Employee # 1 suffered a fracture to his left middle finger.
No citations from this inspection.
4135 W. Swift Avenue, Fresno, CA 93792 · Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
11729 Imperial Hwy, Norwalk, CA 90650 · Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1612 Starr Dr, Yuba City, CA 95991 · Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 5194 H02 E |
Other-than-serious | $705 | $420 | Sep 6, 2012 | Final |
1800 California Ave, Stockton, CA 95203 · Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1345 Doolittle Drive, #c, San Leandro, CA 94577 · Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 4848 A |
Other-than-serious | $600 | $485 | Jun 29, 2010 | Open |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 5193 C01 B21 |
Other-than-serious | $400 | $0 | Jun 29, 2010 | Open |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 5193 C02 |
Other-than-serious | $600 | $485 | Jun 29, 2010 | Open |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 3203 B02 |
Other-than-serious | $400 | $325 | Jun 29, 2010 | Open |
1345 Doolittle Dr #c, San Leandro, CA 94577 · Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $185 | $150 | Feb 5, 2009 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 4650 D |
Serious | $6,750 | $2,700 | Feb 5, 2009 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 4650 E |
Serious | $6,750 | $270 | Feb 5, 2009 | Final |
11875 White Rock Rd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 · Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1345 Doolittle Dr #c, San Leandro, CA 94577 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
121 Sotoyome St., Santa Rosa, CA 95405 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2775 E 26th Street, Vernon, CA 90023 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 5193 F02 A |
Other-than-serious | $750 | $0 | Jan 22, 2001 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Vernon site logged 15 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 173 workers: 7.2 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.2 for its industry. Those cases cost 8 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stericycle - Vernon,CA Vernon · 2025 | 173 | 15 | 1 | 7.2 | 2.2 |
| Stericycle - Stockton CA Stockton · 2025 | 84 | 8 | 1 | 8.1 | 2.2 |
| Stericycle - Hollister,CA Hollister · 2025 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| Stericycle - Fontana,CA Fontana · 2025 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 11.0 | 3.8 |
| Stericycle - Fresno,CA Fresno · 2025 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Stericycle - Rancho Cordova,CA Rancho Cordova · 2025 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| Stericycle - Vernon Vernon · 2022 | 175 | 9 | 2 | 4.6 | 2.2 |
| Stericycle - Hollister Hollister · 2022 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 5.6 | 2.2 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.