THE SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED is a animal (except poultry) slaughtering employer in TAR HEEL, NC. Federal records show 18 OSHA inspections with 64 violations and $170,683 in penalties. 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.

THE SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED

15855 NC HWY 87 WEST, TAR HEEL, NC, 28392

311611Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

Federal Enforcement
18
OSHA inspections
64 violations
$170,683 in penalties
6 hospitalizations5 National Emphasis Program 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
18
OSHA Violations
64
Total Penalties
$170,683
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
Yes

Data Insights

History Span
24 years
Last Activity
12yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.8/yr
Violation Rate
2.7/yr
Violation Severity Mix
61% serious$2,667 avg per violation$9,482 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHA$170,683 total across all agencies

Inspection Breakdown

Planned
1
Complaint
13
Accident
2
Referral
1
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 39% of inspections
Recidivism: 5 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

99%
Worse than most peers
vs 196 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
99%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
98%

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is THE SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED's OSHA violation history?
THE SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED has 18 OSHA inspections on record with 64 violations and $170,683 in total penalties.
How does THE SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED's safety record compare to its industry?
THE SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED operates in the animal (except poultry) slaughtering industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.