Establishment profile
BROWN PACKING CO INC
116 WILLIS ST, GAFFNEY, SC, 29341
311611 — Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
Summary
BROWN PACKING CO INC has accumulated 37 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 38 years of recorded history, with $19,233 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 83rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 81 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 85th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 3 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BROWN PACKING CO INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, FMCSA motor carrier registration, and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
88% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3116 within SC. Peer group: 81 employers. This establishment has 37 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BROWN PACKING CO INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for BROWN PACKING CO INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 3+ years. Most recent activity: 3 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; final payment may differ. 1 case · $0 in backwages · 0 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Backwages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 – May 2023 | Meat Processed from Carcasses | — | 0 |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BROWN PACKING CO INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BROWN PACKING CO INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for BROWN PACKING CO INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BROWN PACKING CO INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
First case: 2010-02-18. Most recent: 2010-02-18. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-22 | Referral | 1 | — | $5,000 | |
| 2021-04-21 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2021-01-21 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | |
| 2014-02-19 | Planned | 3 | 3 | $2,138 | |
| 2009-06-10 | Planned | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-04-26 | Referral | 6 | 2 | $2,975 | |
| 2006-04-04 | Planned | 19 | 15 | $6,870 | |
| 1988-02-10 | Programmed Related | 3 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- PEACH ORCHARD DEER PROCESSING LLCDALZELL — 1 federal enforcement record
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BROWN PACKING CO INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Frequently asked
- What is BROWN PACKING CO INC's OSHA violation history?
- BROWN PACKING CO INC has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 37 violations and $19,232.5 in total penalties.
- How does BROWN PACKING CO INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- BROWN PACKING CO INC operates in the animal (except poultry) slaughtering industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.