LUBBOCK, TX —
OSHA Inspection: STERICYCLE, INC.
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of STERICYCLE, INC. in 2901 TEXAS 289 LOOP FRONTAGE RD, LUBBOCK, TX 79403 (NAICS 562211). OSHA activity number 341109189.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- STERICYCLE, INC.
- Site address
- 2901 TEXAS 289 LOOP FRONTAGE RD
- City
- LUBBOCK
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 79403
- Mailing
- 2901 TEXAS 289 LOOP FRONTAGE RD, LUBBOCK, TX 79403
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 562211
- Employees
- 10000
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.1030 D01
- Issued
- Feb 12, 2016
- Abate by
- Feb 25, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $6,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(1): Universal precautions were not observed to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. In the loading/unloading area employees engaged in repacking operations, were exposed to bloodborne pathogens due to the misuse of universal precaution while handling soiled bags.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $2000
- — Z (S) $6000
1910.1030 D03 II
- Issued
- Feb 12, 2016
- Abate by
- Feb 25, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $6,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure that the employee used appropriate personal protective equipment when there was occupational exposure. In the loading/unloading area employees engaged in repacking operations, were exposed to bloodborne pathogens due to the misuse of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $2000
- — Z (S) $6000
1910.1030 G01 I A
- Issued
- Feb 12, 2016
- Abate by
- Feb 25, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(1)(i)(A): Warning labels were not affixed to containers of regulated waste, refrigerators, or freezers containing blood or other potentially infectious material. In the loading/unloading area employees engaged in repacking operations, were exposed to bloodborne pathogens due to containers missing labels.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $2000
- — Z (S) $3000
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 341109189.
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