SMITHFIELD FOODS NORTH is a animal (except poultry) slaughtering employer in SMITHFIELD, VA. Federal records show 16 OSHA inspections with 31 violations and $910,375 in penalties. 3 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 NORTH

501 NORTH CHRUCH STREET, SMITHFIELD, VA, 23430

Parent: Smithfield Foods (166 locations)

311611Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

Federal Enforcement
16
OSHA inspections
31 violations
$910,375 in penalties
3 fatalities2 National Emphasis Program inspections1 OSHA follow-up inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
4
Industry Avg DART
2.8
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.
OSHA Inspections
16
OSHA Violations
31
Total Penalties
$910,375
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
Yes

Data Insights

History Span
27 years
Last Activity
11yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.6/yr
Violation Rate
1.1/yr
Violation Severity Mix
45% willful52% serious$29,367 avg per violation$56,898 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHA$910,375 total across all agencies

Inspection Breakdown

Planned
10
Complaint
2
Accident
2
Follow-up
1
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 25% of inspections
Recidivism: 3 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

98%
Worse than most peers
vs 104 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
100%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
99%

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SMITHFIELD FOODS NORTH's OSHA violation history?
SMITHFIELD FOODS NORTH has 16 OSHA inspections on record with 31 violations and $910,375 in total penalties.
How does SMITHFIELD FOODS NORTH's safety record compare to its industry?
SMITHFIELD FOODS NORTH operates in the animal (except poultry) slaughtering industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.
Has SMITHFIELD FOODS NORTH had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 3 fatality investigations involving SMITHFIELD FOODS NORTH.
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