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The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated ranks #1,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 44 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty64% serious
$132,450
OSHA penalties
44
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#1,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated in Tar Heel, NC has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 44 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $132,450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated 7 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 44 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 28 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 (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Perdue Farms Incorporated in Milford, DE is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $132,571 in current penalties.

6.3
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
#1,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 44 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (6.3 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 The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated runs far above peers (8.4x 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

$132,450 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($132,450) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $132,450 $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 The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.00.912.223.534.846.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHIGHLAND BAKING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9MARINE METAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5SOURCECUT INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 19ERIE WOOD PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 35CERSOSIMO LUMBER COM…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 19REXNORD INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11OMEGA PLASTICS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 26ERICO INTERNATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15SOMIC AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5VALMONT INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15MMI ENGINEERED SOLUT…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 364EVER ALUMINUM PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 30CEDAR'S MEDITERRANEA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11BUNN-O-MATIC CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13KKMI, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8ARCELORMITTAL, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3EXTRUDEX ALUMINUM INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 20NEW ANGUS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 25G & W ELECTRIC COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5HOWARD INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4The Smithfield Packi…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 44
The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 44 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.

The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated ranks #615 at $132,450 current penalty.

How The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated Compares

The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated's 6.29 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 far above peers (8.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2011-02-01

Last Inspection

2013-05-01

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$18,921

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 7 inspections over 2 years, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. That's $18,921 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

28

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

4

Repeat

9.1% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

27.3% 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

$181,875

Current Penalty Amount

$132,450

Penalty Reduction

27.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $49,425 from the initial assessment of $181,875. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.6
Violations 44 8.0
Total Penalty $132,450 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $18,921 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($132,450 here).

Bumble Bee Foods LLC $132,430 CA Mount Franklin Foods, LLC $132,330 TX Perdue Farms Incorporated $132,571 DE Philadelphia Energy Solutions $132,600 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Highland Baking Company, INC. 7 insp. Northbrook, IL Marine Metal, INC. 7 insp. Brownsville, TX Sourcecut Industries, INC. 7 insp. Osseo, WI Erie Wood Products, LLC 7 insp. Erie, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bumble Bee Foods LLC
Santa Fe Springs, CA
3 inspections $132,430
Mount Franklin Foods, LLC
El Paso, TX
11 inspections $132,330
Perdue Farms Incorporated
Milford, DE
5 inspections $132,571
Philadelphia Energy Solutions
Philadelphia, PA
2 inspections $132,600
MI-T-M Corporation
Peosta, IA
4 inspections $125,244

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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 The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 44 violations across 7 inspections, including 28 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 The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated have? ▼
The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated has 44 OSHA violations on record, including 28 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $132,450.
How many OSHA inspections has The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated had? ▼
The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-01 and the most recent on 2013-05-01. This averages 6.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated? ▼
The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated has been assessed $132,450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $181,875 (a 27.2% reduction).
Does The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated has 28 serious violations, and 4 repeat 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 The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated operate in? ▼
The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated 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 The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated ranks #1,108 (the top 1% 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 The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $132,450 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (8.4x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Perdue Farms Incorporated in Milford, DE is a similar manufacturing employer with $132,571 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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