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Manufacturing · Dodge City, KS

National Beef Packing Company, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), National Beef Packing Company, LLC ranks #9,760 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 10 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty75% serious
$31,756
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#9,760
of 99,447 penalized employers

National Beef Packing Company, LLC in Dodge City, KS has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,756. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected National Beef Packing Company, LLC 10 times over 4 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 0.4 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,760 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Merck, Sharpe & Dohme LLC in Elkton, VA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $31,750 in current penalties.

0.4
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#9,760
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (0.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows National Beef Packing Company, LLC runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$31,756 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is National Beef Packing Company, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both9.910.01010.010.1021.342.563.885.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedREPUBLIC WIRE, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 28AMSTED RAIL COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 11TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 0THE HERSHEY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 12SENSIENT NATURAL ING…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 14LEAR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 7PIXELLE SPECIALTY SO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5NATION PIZZA PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 21MOUNT JOY WIRE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 34MILK SPECIALTIES GLO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 25ZAPP PRECISION STRIP…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 9ENGINEERED FLOORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 16LIBERTY CASTING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 81MAGNESIUM PRODUCTS O…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 19TAYLOR FARMS NEW ENG…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 19MUELLER CO. LLC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 22SWVA, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 7LAND O'LAKES, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 17U.G.N., INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 19AK STEEL, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5National Beef Packin…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 4
National Beef Packing Company, LLC has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

National Beef Packing Company, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: National Beef Packing Company, LLC is the #4,852 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($31,756).

How National Beef Packing Company, LLC Compares

National Beef Packing Company, LLC's 0.40 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2020-05-02

Last Inspection

2024-08-22

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,176

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 10 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.4 violations per visit. That's $3,176 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$46,489

Current Penalty Amount

$31,756

Penalty Reduction

31.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,733 from the initial assessment of $46,489. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How National Beef Packing Company, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric National Beef Packing Company, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $31,756 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,176 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for National Beef Packing Company, LLC, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($31,756 here).

Stupp Bros., INC. $31,754 LA Smurfit Westrock $31,750 VA Merck, Sharpe & Dohme LLC $31,750 VA Premium Contractor Solution, LLC $31,764 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

Republic Wire, INC. 10 insp. West Chester, OH Amsted Rail Company, INC. 10 insp. Granite City, IL Tootsie Roll Industries, LLC. 10 insp. Chicago, IL The Hershey Company 10 insp. Hershey, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Stupp Bros., INC.
Baton Rouge, LA
5 inspections $31,754
Smurfit Westrock
Covington, VA
3 inspections $31,750
Merck, Sharpe & Dohme LLC
Elkton, VA
2 inspections $31,750
Premium Contractor Solution, LLC
Moraine, OH
6 inspections $31,764
Signature Wafers LLC
Ripon, WI
3 inspections $31,770

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is National Beef Packing Company, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, National Beef Packing Company, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 10 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does National Beef Packing Company, LLC have? ▼
National Beef Packing Company, LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,756.
How many OSHA inspections has National Beef Packing Company, LLC had? ▼
National Beef Packing Company, LLC has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-05-02 and the most recent on 2024-08-22. This averages 0.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for National Beef Packing Company, LLC? ▼
National Beef Packing Company, LLC has been assessed $31,756 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $46,489 (a 31.7% reduction).
Does National Beef Packing Company, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. National Beef Packing Company, LLC has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does National Beef Packing Company, LLC operate in? ▼
National Beef Packing Company, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311611). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does National Beef Packing Company, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, National Beef Packing Company, LLC ranks #9,760 (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does National Beef Packing Company, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
National Beef Packing Company, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $31,756 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Merck, Sharpe & Dohme LLC in Elkton, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $31,750 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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