SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.
601 N. CHURCH STREET, SMITHFIELD, VA 23430 · NAICS 311613 Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing
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Inspection records
Aug 31, 2021#345504229Aug 31, 2021Programmed Related (I) · Partial scope, Safety#345504229$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #345504229
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 31, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 9, 2021
- Closed
- Nov 3, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 550
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 601 N. Church Street, Smithfield, VA 23430
- Industry
- 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
Programmed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a programmed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Jun 22, 2021#345375554Jun 22, 2021Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#345375554$27,8794 viol.4 violations$27,879 in penalties
Inspection #345375554
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 22, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 13, 2021
- Final Order
- Nov 9, 2021
- Closed
- Jan 28, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 750
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $39,827
- Penalties on Record
- $27,879
- Site Address
- 601 N. Church Street, Smithfield, VA 23430
- Industry
- 493120 Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 A01 | Serious | 10 | 25 | $13,277 | $9,293 | Jan 4, 2022 | - | Nov 9, 2021 |
| 01001B | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 A03 | Serious | 6 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Jan 4, 2022 | - | Nov 9, 2021 |
| 01002 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 I B | Serious | 42 | 25 | $13,275 | $9,293 | Nov 12, 2021 | - | Nov 9, 2021 |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D03 | Serious | 2 | 25 | $13,275 | $9,293 | Nov 12, 2021 | - | Nov 9, 2021 |
Jun 9, 2021#345348437Jun 9, 2021Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#345348437$60,73410 viol.10 violations$60,734 in penalties
Inspection #345348437
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 9, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 2, 2021
- Contested
- Sep 22, 2021
- Final Order
- Nov 5, 2021
- Closed
- Dec 17, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,033
- Related Activity
- 3 referrals
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 10 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $86,768
- Penalties on Record
- $60,734
- Site Address
- 601 N. Church Street, Smithfield, VA 23430
- Industry
- 311613 Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee amputates thumb while clearing jam in meat slicer
Violations
Violation list (5 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 16VAC25-60-120 | Serious | 3 | 10 | $13,277 | $9,293 | Sep 17, 2021 | Sep 22, 2021 | Nov 5, 2021 |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A03 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $11,220 | $7,854 | Sep 22, 2021 | Nov 5, 2021 | |
| 01003A | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $13,277 | $9,293 | Oct 4, 2021 | Sep 22, 2021 | Nov 5, 2021 |
| 01003B | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 G01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 2021 | Sep 22, 2021 | Nov 5, 2021 |
| 01003C | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 G02 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 2021 | Sep 22, 2021 | Nov 5, 2021 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 19, 2021#345154827Feb 19, 2021FatalityReferral (C) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#345154827$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #345154827
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 19, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 19, 2021
- Closed
- Apr 21, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2,432
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 601 N. Church Street, Smithfield, VA 23430
- Industry
- 311613 Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee dies after suffering heart attack
Mar 29, 2019#343894424Mar 29, 2019Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#343894424$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #343894424
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 29, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 29, 2019
- Closed
- Apr 5, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 601 N. Church Street, Smithfield, VA 23430
- Industry
- 311613 Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Jun 20, 2018#343244950Jun 20, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#343244950$6,2352 viol.2 violations$6,235 in penalties
Inspection #343244950
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 20, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 20, 2018
- Final Order
- Nov 26, 2018
- Closed
- Jan 22, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,409
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,470
- Penalties on Record
- $6,235
- Site Address
- 601 N Church Street, Smithfield, VA 23430
- Industry
- 311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee strikes hand against operating bandsaw blade and am
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A | Serious | 1 | 72 | $12,470 | $6,235 | Jan 31, 2019 | - | Nov 26, 2018 |
| 01001B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M01 | Serious | 2 | 72 | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 2018 | - | Nov 26, 2018 |
Mar 20, 2018#343025961Mar 20, 2018Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#343025961$6,5301 viol.1 violation$6,530 in penalties
Inspection #343025961
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 20, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 20, 2018
- Final Order
- Jun 14, 2018
- Closed
- Jul 26, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,530
- Penalties on Record
- $6,530
- Site Address
- 601 N Church Street, Smithfield, VA 23430
- Industry
- 311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 III | Serious | 2 | 30 | $6,530 | $6,530 | Aug 14, 2018 | - | Jun 14, 2018 |
Dec 28, 2017#342868593Dec 28, 2017Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342868593$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #342868593
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 28, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 28, 2017
- Closed
- Dec 28, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,400
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 601 N. Church St, Smithfield, VA 23430
- Industry
- 311613 Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Oct 17, 2017#342761798Oct 17, 2017Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#342761798$6,2354 viol.4 violations$6,235 in penalties
Inspection #342761798
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 17, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 17, 2017
- Final Order
- Jan 9, 2018
- Closed
- Feb 12, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,470
- Penalties on Record
- $6,235
- Site Address
- 601 N Church Street, Smithfield, VA 23430
- Industry
- 311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 I | Serious | 3 | 3 | $12,470 | $6,235 | Feb 12, 2018 | - | Jan 9, 2018 |
| 01001B | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 III | Serious | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Feb 12, 2018 | - | Jan 9, 2018 |
| 02001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Feb 12, 2018 | - | Jan 9, 2018 |
| 02001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Feb 12, 2018 | - | Jan 9, 2018 |
Jun 30, 2016#341591733Jun 30, 2016Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#341591733$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #341591733
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 30, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 28, 2016
- Final Order
- Oct 12, 2016
- Closed
- Oct 24, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 83
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 501 N. Church St, Smithfield, VA 23430
- Industry
- 311111 Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 VI | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 2016 | - | Oct 12, 2016 |
| 01002 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 2016 | - | Oct 12, 2016 |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 2016 | - | Oct 12, 2016 |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A02 X | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 2016 | - | Oct 12, 2016 |
| 01005 | 1910.306 Electrical - Specific Purpose Equipment and Installations OSHA citation code: 19100306 J04 I | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 2016 | - | Oct 12, 2016 |
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The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Food Manufacturing, 24,362 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.