SMITHFIELD FOODS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SMITHFIELD FOODS — a all other miscellaneous food manufacturing facility located at 2970 NORTH COLEMAN STREET, NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89032 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,601.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-05-06.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $8,601.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311999). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within NV, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 27,382 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,830.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 July 1, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 1 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 total proposed penalty of $8,601.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $8,601 penalty is higher than 63% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311999 industry in NV. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,077.
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What OSHA violations was SMITHFIELD FOODS cited for?
SMITHFIELD FOODS received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,601.00. The inspection opened on 2021-05-06.
How much was SMITHFIELD FOODS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $8,601.00 against SMITHFIELD FOODS in NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV. Average per citation: $8,601.00.
Is SMITHFIELD FOODS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SMITHFIELD FOODS has a risk score of 1 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 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $8,601.00 is above the industry average.