This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1994. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

The Smithfield Packing Co Safety Record

Smithfield, VA

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 02/08/1994

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, The Smithfield Packing Co in Smithfield, Virginia has 68 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 26 classified as serious and $8,040 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1990 to 1994.

The Smithfield Packing Co, located in Smithfield, Virginia, was last inspected by OSHA in 1994. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 68 violations on file, 26 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $8,040.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

68 Violations
3 Inspections
26 Serious
$8,040 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
37 ($0)
Serious?
26 ($5,940)
Repeat?
5 ($2,100)
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (14 total) since 1990
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 1990
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1990
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1990
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1990
OSHA initially proposed $19,125 in penalties for The Smithfield Packing Co, later reduced to $8,040 — a 58% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
14 citations $2,615
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
7 citations $2,415
1910.0023 Ladders
6 citations $895
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
5 citations $300
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
5 citations $1,215
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/08/1994 Planned? Smithfield, VA 16 $3,040
08/10/1990 Follow-Up? Smithfield, VA 0 $0
01/16/1990 Planned? Smithfield, VA 52 $5,000

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