Establishment profile
SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY TAR HEEL DIVISION
15855 HWY 87 NORTH, TAR HEEL, NC, 28392
Operated by Smithfield Foods · 1 of 220 establishments
311611 — Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
Summary
SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY TAR HEEL DIVISION has accumulated 72 OSHA violations across 6 inspections over 22 years of recorded history, with $35,208 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 95th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 197 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 80th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 18 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY TAR HEEL DIVISION 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
83% 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 · 26 citations in this view · $35,208 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 9501.2901 | 2 | 2 | $7,175 | Aug 2005 | Sep 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $6,655 | Aug 2005 | Sep 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 2 | 2 | $3,413 | Mar 2004 | Aug 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 2 | 2 | $2,438 | Mar 2004 | Aug 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 C | 2 | 1 | — | Aug 2005 | Aug 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C02 | 2 | 2 | — | Mar 2004 | Aug 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 L02 | 1 | 1 | $2,275 | Jul 2005 | Jul 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0024 B | 1 | 1 | $1,820 | Aug 2005 | Aug 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,820 | Aug 2005 | Aug 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C05 IIB | 1 | 1 | $1,820 | Aug 2005 | Aug 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,592 | Mar 2004 | Mar 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | Aug 2005 | Aug 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | Aug 2005 | Aug 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | Aug 2005 | Aug 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 G02 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Aug 2005 | Aug 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0181 C01 | 1 | 1 | $650 | Aug 2005 | Aug 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | $650 | Aug 2005 | Aug 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0110 B06 VI | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2005 | Aug 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 D03 II | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2005 | Aug 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2005 | Aug 2005 |
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 3116 within NC. Peer group: 197 employers. This establishment has 72 OSHA violations; peer median is 6.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY TAR HEEL DIVISION. 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 SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY TAR HEEL DIVISION. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2003 | ASPHYXIATED,CONFINED SPACE,DRAIN PIPE,TANK CLEANING,CHEMICAL VAPOR,CHEMICALFatality | 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 18+ years. Most recent activity: 18 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 SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY TAR HEEL DIVISION. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY TAR HEEL DIVISION. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in NC — for Smithfield Foods, 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 Smithfield Foods 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.). 5 cases · 4 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-CA-021099 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2006 | Jun 2006 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-020852 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2005 | Mar 2006 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-020241 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2004 | May 2008 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-017824 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 1998 | Mar 2009 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-RC-006221 | Representation election | Jul 1997 | Dec 2008 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
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 SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY TAR HEEL DIVISION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY TAR HEEL DIVISION. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY TAR HEEL DIVISION. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
No federal contracts are recorded to this specific location.
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract activity for the parent corporation. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-04-01 | Unprogrammed Related | 2 | 2 | $10,710 | |
| 2007-05-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-06-28 | Referral | 8 | 8 | $2,275 | |
| 2005-03-02 | Planned | 4 | 2 | $1,300 | |
| 2005-03-02 | Planned | 54 | 39 | $16,600 | |
| 2003-11-20 | Accident | 4 | 4 | $4,323 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY TAR HEEL DIVISION is one of 220 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Smithfield Foods.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Smithfield Foods across all 220 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in animal (except poultry) slaughtering within NC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- FOOTHILLS SUGAR CURED COUNTRY HAMS, INCJONESVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORPCLINTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATEDCLINTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INC.WILSON — 2 federal enforcement records
- SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCTAR HEEL — 2 federal enforcement records
- SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANYKINSTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- THE SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATEDCLINTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- RANDOLPH PACKING COMPANYASHEBORO — 1 federal enforcement record
- PARKS FAMILY MEATS, L.L.C.WARSAW — 1 federal enforcement record
- BIG CITY GYROS & PITA, LLC DBA N.C. MEAT PLANTWILLIAMSTON — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Smithfield Foods, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORP.TAR HEEL, NC — 3 federal enforcement records
- SMITHFIELD FOODSCRETE, NE — 3 federal enforcement records
- SMITHFIELD PEAT COMPANYSMITHFIELD, RI — 3 federal enforcement records
- SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATEDCLINTON, NC — 2 federal enforcement records
- SMITHFIELD FRESH MEATSSMITHFIELD, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANYKINSTON, NC — 2 federal enforcement records
- SMITHFIELD PEAT CO.BARRINGTON, RI — 2 federal enforcement records
- SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, WILSON DIVISIONWILSON, NC — 2 federal enforcement records
- SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANYSUFFOLK, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- SMITHFIELD PEAT CO., INC.WARWICK, RI — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Smithfield Foods locationsParent rollup
- Animal (except Poultry) SlaughteringAll employers in this industry
- Employers in NCState-wide enforcement data
- Animal (except Poultry) in NCIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY TAR HEEL DIVISION 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Smithfield Foods, which operates 220 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY TAR HEEL DIVISION's OSHA violation history?
- SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY TAR HEEL DIVISION has 6 OSHA inspections on record with 72 violations and $35,208 in total penalties.
- How does SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY TAR HEEL DIVISION's safety record compare to its industry?
- SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY TAR HEEL DIVISION operates in the animal (except poultry) slaughtering industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.
- Has SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY TAR HEEL DIVISION had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY TAR HEEL DIVISION.