HIGHWAY 87 NORTH, TAR HEEL, NC 28392
NAICS 311611: Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering - Records current through May 1, 2013
THE SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INC. has had 17 OSHA inspections since Jan 10, 2002, resulting in 66 violations and $163,571 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.
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| Standard | Citations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|
| 1910.119Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals | 12 | $33,805 |
| 1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) | 9 | $47,700 |
| 1910.1026Chromium (VI) | 6 | $975 |
| 1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment | 5 | $9,450 |
| 1910.95Occupational Noise Exposure | 3 | $8,820 |
| 9501.2901 | 3 | $10,685 |
| 1910.36Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes | 3 | $4,410 |
| 1910.27Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems | 2 | $4,725 |
| 1910.37Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes | 2 | $5,040 |
| 1910.23Ladders | 2 | $7,163 |
| ID | Opened | Type | Scope | Viol. | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #317022036 | May 1, 2013 | Accident | Partial | 1 | $0 |
| #316780410 | Apr 22, 2013 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #316601350 | Apr 16, 2013 | Complaint | Partial | 3 | $30,240 |
| #316594829 |
Incident investigation summaries linked to this employer through OSHA accident and injury enforcement data.
Employee fractures arm when caught by rotating taper lock
Six employees hospitalized following ammonia release
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data. See data reference for matching and methodology details.
NAICS 311611: 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.
Manufacturing employers are subject to OSHA's General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910). Frequently cited standards include lockout/tagout procedures (1910.147), machine guarding (1910.212), hazard communication (1910.1200), electrical safety (1910.303), and respiratory protection (1910.134). The specific standards that apply depend on the manufacturing processes and materials involved.
Data Source and Methodology
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| Jun 25, 2012 |
| Unprogrammed Related |
| Partial |
| 0 |
| $0 |
| #316365303 | Jun 1, 2012 | Accident | Complete | 36 | $96,750 |
| #315452722 | Nov 17, 2011 | Complaint | Partial | 13 | $25,008 |
| #315449785 | Oct 13, 2011 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #314381054 | Feb 8, 2011 | Referral | Partial | 6 | $975 |
| #314371691 | Feb 1, 2011 | Complaint | Partial | 4 | $5,460 |
| #313221020 | Nov 2, 2009 | Complaint | Partial | 1 | $4,000 |
| #313822991 | Sep 28, 2009 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #313217507 | Jun 19, 2009 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #312873847 | Apr 14, 2009 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #311937056 | Feb 5, 2008 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #311620330 | Feb 4, 2008 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #305037269 | Jan 10, 2002 | Planned | Records Only | 0 | $0 |
| #305036923 | Jan 10, 2002 | Complaint | Partial | 2 | $1,138 |
