SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.
601 N. CHURCH STREET, SMITHFIELD, VA 23430
NAICS 311613: Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing - Records current through Aug 31, 2021
SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. has had 10 OSHA inspections since Jun 30, 2016, resulting in 26 violations and $107,613 in penalties on record.
As reported in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review.
- Public records show 10 separate OSHA inspections at this establishment.
- The last documented OSHA inspection at this establishment was opened on August 31, 2021. That inspection has since been closed.
- The OSHA inspection history at this location spans 5 years, beginning in 2016 and continuing through 2021.
- Of the 26 violations recorded, 19 (73%) were classified as Serious under OSHA guidelines.
- This establishment has no willful violations in its OSHA inspection history.
- The OSHA record at this location does not include any repeat violation citations.
- Each inspection at this location has a recorded close date.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conferences, settlements, or adjudication. Having an inspection record is common in regulated industries and does not by itself indicate unsafe conditions. This is not an official OSHA resource and does not constitute legal advice.
Most Cited Standards10 standards
Ranked by citation count across this employer's inspections on record. Counts and penalties are exact sums from violations linked to those inspections.
| Standard | Citations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|
| 1910.37Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes | 4 | $17,147 |
| 1910.36Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes | 4 | $18,586 |
| 1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) | 3 | $9,293 |
| 1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) | 3 | $15,528 |
| 1910.157Portable Fire Extinguishers | 1 | $7,854 |
| 1910.176Handling Materials - General | 1 | $6,235 |
| 1910.178Powered Industrial Trucks | 1 | $0 |
| 1910.179Overhead and Gantry Cranes | 1 | $0 |
| 1910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting | 1 | $0 |
| 1910.303Electrical - General Requirements | 1 | $0 |
Enforcement Timeline10 inspections, 2016-2021
Each row is one OSHA inspection on record. Markers show openings, contest activity, final orders, and closures. Full record detail for each inspection is listed below.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Inspection Records2016 - 2021
Full record for each inspection on file. Includes type, scope, violations on record, and current penalty.
| ID | Opened | Type | Scope | Viol. | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #345504229 | Aug 31, 2021 | Programmed Related | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #345375554 | Jun 22, 2021 | Planned | Complete | 4 | $27,879 |
| #345348437 | Jun 9, 2021 | Referral | Complete | 10 | $60,734 |
| #345154827 | Feb 19, 2021 | Referral | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #343894424 | Mar 29, 2019 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #343244950 | Jun 20, 2018 | Referral | Partial | 2 | $6,235 |
| #343025961 | Mar 20, 2018 | Complaint | Partial | 1 | $6,530 |
| #342868593 | Dec 28, 2017 | Referral | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #342761798 | Oct 17, 2017 | Complaint | Partial | 4 | $6,235 |
| #341591733 | Jun 30, 2016 | Complaint | Complete | 5 | $0 |
Incident investigation summaries linked to this employer through OSHA accident and injury enforcement data.
Employee amputates thumb while clearing jam in meat slicer
View inspection #345348437 →Employee strikes hand against operating bandsaw blade and am
View inspection #343244950 →Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data. See data reference for matching and methodology details.
About This Industry
NAICS 311613: Animal Slaughtering and Processing / Manufacturing
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in slaughtering animals, preparing processed meats, and rendering or refining animal fats. It includes meatpacking plants and poultry processing facilities.
Common workplace hazards include amputation and laceration risks from powered knives and saws, repetitive motion injuries from high-speed processing lines, and slips and falls on wet and bloody floors. Workers may also face exposure to ammonia from refrigeration systems and biological hazards from animal products.
Data Source and Methodology
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