159067 - SMITHFIELD FRESH MEATS CORP.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 159067 - SMITHFIELD FRESH MEATS CORP. — a animal (except poultry) slaughtering facility located at 15855 HWY 87 W, TAR HEEL, NC 28392 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $28,134.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-06-12.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $28,134.00 is more than 3.3× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311611). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within NC, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 88,256 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,699.39.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 11, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 19, 2025. Of the 3 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $28,134.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $9,378.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for this Smithfield Fresh Meats facility reveals a concentrated failure in electrical
This facility's $28,134 penalty is higher than 82% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311611 industry in NC. The state average penalty for this industry is $22,560.
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What OSHA violations was 159067 - SMITHFIELD FRESH MEATS CORP. cited for?
159067 - SMITHFIELD FRESH MEATS CORP. received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $28,134.00. The inspection opened on 2025-06-12.
How much was 159067 - SMITHFIELD FRESH MEATS CORP. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $28,134.00 against 159067 - SMITHFIELD FRESH MEATS CORP. in TAR HEEL, NC. Average per citation: $9,378.00.
Is 159067 - SMITHFIELD FRESH MEATS CORP. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 159067 - SMITHFIELD FRESH MEATS CORP. has a risk score of 6 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $28,134.00 is above the industry average.