SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED
2602 WEST VERNON AVENUE, KINSTON, NC 28501
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Inspection records
Mar 7, 2002#305037780Mar 7, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#305037780$2,55012 viol.12 violations$2,550 in penalties
Inspection #305037780
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 7, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 12, 2002
- Closed
- Jan 2, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 488
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,500
- Penalties on Record
- $2,550
- Site Address
- 2602 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28501
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (7 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.145 Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags OSHA citation code: 19100145 F03 | Other | 1 | 4 | $700 | $0 | Apr 25, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 4 | 19 | $2,000 | $1,200 | Apr 25, 2002 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,000 | $650 | Apr 4, 2002 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 J02 II | Serious | 1 | 56 | $2,800 | $700 | Apr 25, 2002 | - | - |
| 02001 | 7F0102 | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Apr 4, 2002 | - | - |
| 02002 | 7F0102 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 4, 2002 | - | - |
| 02003 | 7F0102 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 16, 2002 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 29, 1998#301966123Jan 29, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#301966123$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #301966123
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 29, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 29, 1998
- Closed
- Jan 29, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 558
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2602 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28501
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Jan 10, 1996#125269829Jan 10, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#125269829$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #125269829
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 10, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 10, 1996
- Closed
- Feb 28, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 450
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2602 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28501
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 F | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 1996 | - | - |
Aug 30, 1995#125292813Aug 30, 1995Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#125292813$4,0809 viol.9 violations$4,080 in penalties
Inspection #125292813
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 30, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 3, 1995
- Closed
- Feb 25, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 450
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,100
- Penalties on Record
- $4,080
- Site Address
- 2602 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28501
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 1 | 17 | $4,250 | $3,400 | Apr 24, 1996 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Serious | 1 | 47 | $0 | $0 | Feb 24, 1996 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Feb 24, 1996 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G08 IIB | Serious | 1 | 14 | $0 | $0 | Feb 24, 1996 | - | - |
| 01001E | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I05 | Serious | 1 | 47 | $0 | $0 | Feb 24, 1996 | - | - |
| 01001F | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Serious | 1 | 47 | $0 | $0 | Feb 24, 1996 | - | - |
| 01001G | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01 | Serious | 1 | 47 | $0 | $0 | Feb 24, 1996 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 15, 1995#125280347Jun 15, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#125280347$8,40042 viol.42 violations$8,400 in penalties
Inspection #125280347
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 15, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 26, 1995
- Closed
- Dec 5, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 449
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 42
- Violation Types
- 26 serious, 16 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,500
- Penalties on Record
- $8,400
- Site Address
- 2602 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28501
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (7 of 42 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 7F0102 | Serious | 9 | 5 | $2,625 | $2,100 | Sep 17, 1995 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Sep 17, 1995 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 VII | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 17, 1995 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 XIVB | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 17, 1995 | - | - |
| 01001E | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 XIII | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 17, 1995 | - | - |
| 01001F | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 11 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 17, 1995 | - | - |
| 01001G | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 17, 1995 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 42 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 29, 1990#18480921Nov 29, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#18480921$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #18480921
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 29, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 29, 1990
- Closed
- Nov 29, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 490
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2602 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28501
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Oct 1, 1987#2962835Oct 1, 1987Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#2962835$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2962835
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 1, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 1, 1987
- Closed
- Oct 2, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2602 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28501
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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Understanding These Penalties
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.
7 inspections, 1987 to 2002. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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