Establishment profile
SMITH PALLET COMPANY, INC.
MERSHON DRIVE, HATFIELD, AR, 71945
321920 — Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
Summary
SMITH PALLET COMPANY, INC. has accumulated 67 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 53 years of recorded history, with $6,805 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 82 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 91st percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 22 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SMITH PALLET COMPANY, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
88% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 31 citations in this view · $6,600 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F04 | 3 | 3 | $800 | Aug 1983 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 II | 3 | 3 | — | Aug 1983 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 A09 | 2 | 2 | $665 | Mar 1973 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 R04 | 2 | 2 | $375 | Mar 1973 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F05 V | 2 | 2 | $300 | Aug 1983 | Jun 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 G01 | 2 | 2 | $160 | Mar 1973 | Aug 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 A | 2 | 1 | $25 | Mar 1973 | Mar 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 2 | 2 | — | Aug 1983 | Jun 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 2 | 2 | — | Mar 1973 | Aug 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 A12 | 1 | 1 | $875 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B03 I | 1 | 1 | $500 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 B01 | 1 | 1 | $420 | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | $375 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A05 | 1 | 1 | $375 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 1 | 1 | $375 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | $375 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A01 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jun 1989 | Jun 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0265 C22 | 1 | 1 | $240 | Jun 1989 | Jun 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0216 A05 | 1 | 1 | $240 | Jun 1989 | Jun 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 II | 1 | 1 | $200 | Aug 1983 | Aug 1983 |
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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 3219 within AR. Peer group: 82 employers. This establishment has 67 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SMITH PALLET COMPANY, 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 SMITH PALLET COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 22+ years. Most recent activity: 22 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 SMITH PALLET COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SMITH PALLET COMPANY, 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 SMITH PALLET COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 SMITH PALLET COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SMITH PALLET COMPANY, 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
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for SMITH PALLET COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseHARDWOOD FLAT PALLETS, 40' X 48"contract · Last action 2012-10-04$485,079
- Department of DefenseYEAR ONE - PALLET BOX 48'X40"X12"contract · Last action 2019-06-28$284,705
- Department of DefenseYEAR ONE - PALLET HVY DUTY FLAT 72"X72"contract · Last action 2019-05-29$239,699
- Department of DefensePALLET, WOODcontract · Last action 2008-10-22$184,718
- Department of DefensePALLET, WOODcontract · Last action 2012-08-06$174,586
- Department of DefensePALLETS, HARDWOOD 40 X 48contract · Last action 2012-06-13$149,408
- Department of DefenseYEAR ONE - PALLET BOX 48'X40"X12"contract · Last action 2019-03-08$142,353
- Department of DefenseRED RIVER ARMY DEPOT WOODEN PALLETS CONTRACTcontract · Last action 2018-10-31$142,353
- Department of DefenseWOODEN PALLETS DELIVERYcontract · Last action 2016-12-21$129,925
- Department of DefenseWOODEN PALLETS DELIVERYcontract · Last action 2017-06-28$120,398
- Department of DefenseWOOD PALLETS DELIVERY ORDERcontract · Last action 2018-07-03$109,398
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF BOX PALLET 48X40X12contract · Last action 2015-09-25$105,464
- Department of DefenseYEAR ONE - PALLET FLAT PEST FREE 52"X52"contract · Last action 2019-03-29$92,706
- Department of DefenseYEAR ONE - PALLET BOX 48'X40"X12"contract · Last action 2018-08-17$85,860
- Department of DefensePURCHASE VARIOUS TYPES OF PALLETS.contract · Last action 2020-12-16$85,524
- Department of DefenseYEAR TWO- PALLET FLAT PEST FREE 52"X52" PALLET FLAT PEST FREE 40"X48"contract · Last action 2020-01-22$76,997
- Department of DefenseYEAR ONE - PALLET BOX 48'X40"X12"contract · Last action 2018-09-12$68,065
- Department of DefenseYEAR TWO- HARDWOOD FLAT PALLETS 40 X 48 FLAT DELIVERY ORDERcontract · Last action 2019-08-01$55,062
- Department of DefenseWOODEN PALLETS DELIVERYcontract · Last action 2017-08-23$52,448
- Department of DefenseYEAR ONE - PALLET BOX PEST FREE 48"X48"contract · Last action 2018-09-25$51,317
- Department of DefenseWOODEN PALLET DELIVERYcontract · Last action 2017-09-28$50,500
- Department of DefenseHARDWOOD PALLETS 40" X 48"- FOR HMMWVcontract · Last action 2013-10-03$50,400
- Department of DefenseWOODEN PALLETScontract · Last action 2013-02-19$50,280
- Department of DefenseWOODEN PALLET DELIVERYcontract · Last action 2018-07-13$49,732
- Department of DefensePALLET, WOODENcontract · Last action 2011-10-23$47,610
- Department of DefenseBOX PALLET 48 X 40 X 12contract · Last action 2015-02-24$42,552
- Department of DefenseWOODEN PALLET DELIVERY ORDERcontract · Last action 2017-07-05$38,661
- Department of DefenseHARDWOOD PALLETS 40" X 48"contract · Last action 2015-02-24$34,468
- Department of DefenseWOODEN PALLETS DELIVERYcontract · Last action 2018-02-20$30,929
- Department of DefenseWOOD SHIPPING BLOCKcontract · Last action 2010-07-30$29,386
- Department of DefenseHARDWOOD PALLETS 40" X 48"contract · Last action 2013-05-28$28,000
- Department of DefensePALLET, HARDWOOD FLATcontract · Last action 2011-10-13$24,900
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF PEST FREE 5X4 WOOD PALLETScontract · Last action 2017-05-22$23,034
- Department of DefenseYEAR TWO- PALLET FLAT PEST FREE 52"X52" DELIVERY ORDER TO RED RIVER ARMY DEPOTcontract · Last action 2019-09-11$21,360
- Department of DefenseBOX PALLET 48 X 40 X 12contract · Last action 2015-02-24$21,276
- Department of DefenseBOX PALLET 48 X 40 X 12contract · Last action 2014-11-17$21,276
- Department of DefensePALLET, BOX DRAWING- FOR RPDcontract · Last action 2018-02-07$19,700
- Department of DefenseWOODEN PALLETcontract · Last action 2012-08-01$15,398
- Department of DefenseYEAR TWO - HARDWOOD PALLET 40"X48"contract · Last action 2019-02-01$14,683
- Department of DefenseYEAR ONE - HARDWOOD PALLET 40"X48"contract · Last action 2018-12-07$14,683
- Department of DefenseBOX PALLET 48 X 40 X 12contract · Last action 2014-12-15$14,184
- Department of DefenseHARDWOOD PALLETS 40" X 48"contract · Last action 2014-12-15$13,787
- Department of DefenseHARDWOOD PALLETS 40" X 48"contract · Last action 2014-03-25$12,310
- Department of DefenseWOODEN PALLET DELIVERY ORDERcontract · Last action 2017-10-17$12,050
- Department of DefenseWOODEN PALLET DELIVERY ORDERcontract · Last action 2017-10-12$12,050
- Department of DefenseBOX PALLET 48 X 40 X 12contract · Last action 2014-09-17$7,092
- Department of Defense5X4 PEST FREE WOOD PALLETScontract · Last action 2017-01-30$7,086
- Department of DefenseHARDWOOD PALLETS 40" X 48"contract · Last action 2015-01-14$6,894
- Department of DefenseHARDWOOD PALLETS 40" X 48"contract · Last action 2014-11-17$6,894
- Department of DefenseHARDWOOD PALLETS 40" X 48"contract · Last action 2014-09-09$6,894
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 321920 - WOOD CONTAINER AND PALLET MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2021-01-20. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-08-28 | Complaint | 11 | 11 | $4,375 | |
| 1989-05-04 | Planned | 11 | 5 | $1,380 | |
| 1988-07-19 | Referral | 5 | 2 | $160 | |
| 1988-06-07 | Planned | 12 | 2 | $420 | |
| 1988-03-02 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-08-05 | Planned | 13 | 3 | $360 | |
| 1982-08-24 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-02-01 | Planned | 14 | — | $110 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SMITH PALLET COMPANY, 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is SMITH PALLET COMPANY, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- SMITH PALLET COMPANY, INC. has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 67 violations and $6,805 in total penalties.
- How does SMITH PALLET COMPANY, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- SMITH PALLET COMPANY, INC. operates in the wood container and pallet manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.9.