Establishment profile
NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO., LLC
1501 E 8TH ST, LIBERAL, KS, 67905
311611 — Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
Summary
NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO., LLC has accumulated 15 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 13 years of recorded history, with $76,208 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 82nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 88 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 83rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 3 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO., LLC appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 14 distinct standards shown · 15 citations in this view · $76,208 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 2 | 2 | $7,236 | Jul 2021 | Jun 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | $13,653 | Aug 2021 | Aug 2021 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0028 B01 I | 1 | 1 | $10,728 | Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | $8,582 | Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 D03 | 1 | 1 | $6,437 | Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | $6,436 | Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G01 | 1 | 1 | $5,364 | Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 I | 1 | 1 | $5,364 | Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1053 B11 | 1 | 1 | $4,900 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $4,291 | Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 II | 1 | 1 | $3,218 | Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 A06 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 A04 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3116 within KS. Peer group: 88 employers. This establishment has 15 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO., LLC. 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
Self-reported events under 29 CFR 1904.39 (24-hour notification of hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) · Feb 2015 – Apr 2025 · 4 in last 5 years
Most frequent event: Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports (federal OSHA only; state-plan states like California, Oregon, and Washington maintain their own programs and do not consistently report into this feed).
Severe injury reports — events
Each row is a hospitalization, amputation, or eye-loss event the employer self-reported to OSHA under 29 CFR 1904.39. Narratives are written by the reporting employer.
| Date | Event | Body part | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 | Fall on same level n.e.c. | Arm(s) unspecified | Hospitalized | |
| Apr 7, 2023 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. | Amputation | |
| Mar 12, 2022 | Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. | Hospitalized | |
| May 21, 2021 | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Nonclassifiable | Hospitalized | |
| Oct 22, 2017 | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified | Hospitalized | |
| Jan 12, 2016 | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Nonclassifiable | Hospitalized | |
| Nov 6, 2015 | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Heel(s) | Hospitalized | |
| Jul 3, 2015 | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified | Hospitalized | |
| Apr 21, 2015 | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Forearm(s) | Hospitalized | |
| Apr 21, 2015 | Contact with hot objects or substances | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. | Hospitalized | |
| Apr 9, 2015 | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Knee(s) | Hospitalized | |
| Feb 28, 2015 | Fall on same level due to slipping | Lower leg(s) | Hospitalized | |
| Feb 11, 2015 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Ankle(s) | Hospitalized |
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports. Federal-OSHA jurisdiction only by default; some state-plan programs report voluntarily.
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2014 | Fighting,Struck ByFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
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)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO., LLC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO., LLC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in KS — for NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO., LLC, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO., LLC locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 8 cases · 6 ULP · 2 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-CA-182577 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2016 | Aug 2016 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 17-RC-065964 | Representation election | Oct 2011 | Nov 2011 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 17-CA-025017 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2010 | Jan 2011 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 17-CA-024943 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2010 | Dec 2010 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 17-RC-012649 | Representation election | Dec 2009 | Jan 2010 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 17-CA-024685 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2009 | Jan 2010 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 17-CA-023723 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2006 | Jan 2007 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 17-CA-020742 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2000 | Dec 2000 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO., LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO., LLC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO., LLC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-12 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $4,018 | |
| 2021-06-03 | Referral | 1 | — | $13,653 | |
| 2021-03-25 | Referral | 12 | 8 | $53,638 | |
| 2021-03-25 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-11-12 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $4,900 | |
| 2015-03-04 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-10-13 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-02-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- IBP, INC.HOLCOMB — 2 federal enforcement records
- ARMOUR-ECKRICH MEATSJUNCTION CITY — 1 federal enforcement record
- FARMLAND NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO., L.P.DODGE CITY — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO., LLC 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO., LLC's OSHA violation history?
- NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO., LLC has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 15 violations and $76,208.1 in total penalties.
- How does NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO., LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO., LLC operates in the animal (except poultry) slaughtering industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.
- Has NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO., LLC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO., LLC.