SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP. — a animal (except poultry) slaughtering facility located at 1400 NORTH WEBER AVENUE, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57103 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $38,141.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-05-03.
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: regulated under: Greenhouse Gas Reporting. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $38,141.00 is more than 4.5× 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 SD, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 6,675 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,764.62.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 7 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 January 22, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 6, 2025. Of the 9 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 $38,141.00 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 $4,237.89 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for this meat processing facility reveals a troubling concentration of "Serious" violations
This facility's $38,141 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311611 industry in SD. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,245.
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What OSHA violations was SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP. cited for?
SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP. received 9 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $38,141.00. The inspection opened on 2023-05-03.
How much was SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $38,141.00 against SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP. in SIOUX FALLS, SD. Average per citation: $4,237.89.
Is SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP. has a risk score of 11 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 $38,141.00 is above the industry average.