SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. is a animal (except poultry) slaughtering employer in SMITHFIELD, VA. Federal records show 10 OSHA inspections with 27 violations and $107,613 in penalties. 2 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.

601 N. CHURCH STREET, SMITHFIELD, VA, 23430

Parent: Smithfield Foods (165 locations)

311611Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

2,531 employees

Federal Enforcement
10
OSHA inspections
27 violations
$107,613 in penalties
Violations across 2 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.
2 fatalities1 hospitalizations4 National Emphasis Program inspections2 OSHA follow-up inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
4
Industry Avg DART
2.8
Self-Reported DART
2.9
Self-Reported TRIR
4.4
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).
OSHA Inspections
10
OSHA Violations
27
Total Penalties
$107,613
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
Yes

Data Insights

History Span
9 years
Last Activity
4yr ago
Inspection Rate
1.1/yr
Violation Rate
3/yr
Violation Severity Mix
74% serious$3,986 avg per violation$10,761 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHANLRB$107,613 total across all agencies
TRIR vs Industry Avg
+0.4
Above industry average
DART vs Industry Avg
+0.1
Above industry average

Inspection Breakdown

Planned
1
Complaint
4
Referral
4
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 60% of inspections
Recidivism: 5 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

96%
Worse than most peers
vs 104 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
99%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
96%

Labor Relations (NLRB)

Total Cases
7
Unfair Labor Practice
7
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases.

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. has 10 OSHA inspections on record with 27 violations and $107,613 in total penalties.
How does SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. operates in the animal (except poultry) slaughtering industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4. SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 2.93 compared to an industry average of 2.8.
Has SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC..