SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. / SMITHFIELD DISTRIBUTION, LLC is a animal (except poultry) slaughtering employer in VERNON, CA. Federal records show 1 OSHA inspection with 13 violations and $19,255 in penalties. 6 workplace fatality investigations on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. / SMITHFIELD DISTRIBUTION, LLC

3049 E. VERNON AVENUE / 3163 E. VERNON AVENUE, VERNON, CA, 90058

Parent: Smithfield Foods (165 locations)

311611 — Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

Federal Enforcement

OSHA inspection

13 violations

$19,255 in penalties

6 fatalities

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR

Industry Avg DART

2.8

Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.

OSHA Inspections

OSHA Violations

Total Penalties

$19,255

Trend

STABLE

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Confidence

MEDIUM

SVEP Flag

Data Insights

History Span

5 years

Last Activity

5yr ago

Inspection Rate

0.2/yr

Violation Rate

2.6/yr

Violation Severity Mix

23% serious$1,481 avg per violation$19,255 avg per inspection

Active Agencies:

OSHA$19,255 total across all agencies

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

Violation rate: 100% of inspections

Peer Comparison

93%

Worse than most peers

vs 345 employers in same industry & state

Fewer violationsMore violations

Penalty Percentile

85%

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Data aggregated from public federal enforcement records (OSHA, WHD, MSHA, EPA, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, BLS). Employer profiles matched by name and location — matching errors may occur. Risk scores computed by FastDOL, not official government assessments. OSHA citations typically appear 3-8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Data provided as-is. Report a data error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. / SMITHFIELD DISTRIBUTION, LLC's OSHA violation history?: SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. / SMITHFIELD DISTRIBUTION, LLC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 13 violations and $19,255 in total penalties.
How does SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. / SMITHFIELD DISTRIBUTION, LLC's safety record compare to its industry?: SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. / SMITHFIELD DISTRIBUTION, LLC operates in the animal (except poultry) slaughtering industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.
Has SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. / SMITHFIELD DISTRIBUTION, LLC had any workplace fatalities?: Yes. Federal records show 6 fatality investigations involving SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. / SMITHFIELD DISTRIBUTION, LLC.