Establishment profile
THE SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED
15855 NC HWY 87 WEST, TAR HEEL, NC, 28392
311611 — Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
Summary
THE SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED has accumulated 66 OSHA violations across 18 inspections over 24 years of recorded history, with $171,821 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 94th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 198 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
THE SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED appears in OSHA workplace safety record 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), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
44% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 6 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 · 28 citations in this view · $130,420 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 4 | 4 | $4,410 | Jun 2011 | Aug 2013 |
| 29 CFR 9501.2901 | 3 | 3 | $10,685 | Mar 2010 | Apr 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 2 | 2 | $12,635 | Jun 2011 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 A03 | 2 | 2 | $5,040 | Apr 2012 | Aug 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 N | 2 | 2 | $4,725 | Apr 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03II | 1 | 1 | $25,200 | Aug 2013 | Aug 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 H01 | 1 | 1 | $6,300 | Aug 2013 | Aug 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A05 | 1 | 1 | $4,725 | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0027 D01 III | 1 | 1 | $4,725 | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 F02 I | 1 | 1 | $4,725 | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 F04 | 1 | 1 | $4,725 | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0165 B03 | 1 | 1 | $4,725 | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C08 I | 1 | 1 | $4,725 | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 G03 | 1 | 1 | $4,725 | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $4,725 | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 D03 II | 1 | 1 | $4,725 | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 F01 | 1 | 1 | $4,725 | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 H02 V | 1 | 1 | $4,725 | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 J02 | 1 | 1 | $4,725 | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0165 B02 | 1 | 1 | $4,725 | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
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 NC. Peer group: 198 employers. This establishment has 66 OSHA violations; peer median is 6.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for THE SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED. 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 THE SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2013 | FRACTURE,ROTATING PARTS,JAMMED,CONVEYOR,ARM,ENTANGLED,GEAR | 1 | 1 | — | |
| May 31, 2012 | LUNG,AMMONIA,INHALATION,REFRIGERANT,CHEMICAL VAPOR,REFRIGERATOR,TOXIC FUMES,PRESSURE RELEASE,CHEMICAL | 6 | 5 | — |
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 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 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 THE SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for THE SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for THE SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED. 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 THE SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for THE SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for THE SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-01 | Accident | 1 | — | $6,300 | |
| 2013-04-22 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-04-16 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $30,240 | |
| 2012-06-25 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-06-01 | Accident | 36 | 24 | $96,750 | |
| 2011-11-17 | Complaint | 13 | 10 | $25,008 | |
| 2011-10-13 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-02-08 | Referral | 6 | — | $1,950 | |
| 2011-02-01 | Complaint | 4 | 3 | $6,435 | |
| 2009-11-02 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | |
| 2009-09-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-06-19 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-04-14 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-08-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-02-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-02-04 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-01-10 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $1,138 | |
| 2002-01-10 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in animal (except poultry) slaughtering within NC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY TAR HEEL DIVISIONTAR HEEL — 2 federal enforcement records
- SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANYKINSTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATEDCLINTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INC.WILSON — 2 federal enforcement records
- FOOTHILLS SUGAR CURED COUNTRY HAMS, INCJONESVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCTAR HEEL — 2 federal enforcement records
- SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORPCLINTON — 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
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on THE SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED 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 THE SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED's OSHA violation history?
- THE SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED has 18 OSHA inspections on record with 66 violations and $171,821 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.