Benson, North Carolina · Tobacco Farming · NAICS 111910
James Keith Smith has 2 OSHA inspections on record in North Carolina, the first in 2012.
OSHA's last visit started on Jul 18, 2017 on a referral, in Four Oaks.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 4 citation items: 2 serious and 2 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $1,800 in penalties and the amount has not been reduced.
Most often, OSHA cited 1928.51, roll-over protective structures (rops) for tractors used in agricultural operations (2 items).
For context, across all farming, fishing and forestry employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $1,440. James Keith Smith averages $450 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
James Keith Smith also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company1781 Reedy Creek Rd, Four Oaks, NC 27524 · Tobacco Farming · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1928.51(b)(2)(i)(a) · Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) for tractors used in agricultural operations |
Serious | $450 | $450 | Jul 28, 2017 | Final |
2101 Federal Road, Benson, NC 27504 · Tobacco Farming · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1928.51(d) · Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) for tractors used in agricultural operations |
Serious | $450 | $450 | Sep 21, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $450 | $450 | Sep 21, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1928.110(c)(2)(i) · Field sanitation |
Other-than-serious | $450 | $450 | Sep 21, 2012 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Four Oaks site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 43 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 4.4 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Keith Smith Four Oaks · 2025 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4.4 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)
(e) Written hazard communication program. (1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:
29 CFR 1928.110(c)(2)(i)
(2) Toilet and handwashing facilities. (i) One toilet facility and one handwashing facility shall be provided for each twenty (20) employees or fraction thereof, except as stated in paragraph (c)(2)(v) of this section.
29 CFR 1928.51(b)(2)(i)(a)
(A) Provide each tractor with a seatbelt which meets the requirements of this paragraph;
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.