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Retail Trade · Portland, OR

The Sherwin Williams CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Sherwin Williams CO has a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$2,000
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#77,707
of 100,495 penalized employers

The Sherwin Williams CO in Portland, OR has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Sherwin Williams CO 5 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Village Market in Decatur, MI is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
23%
of penalized employers rank lower

How The Sherwin Williams CO compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Sherwin Williams CO runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$2,000 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About The Sherwin Williams CO

The federal enforcement record for The Sherwin Williams CO in Portland, OR includes 5 OSHA inspections and 10 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (40.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $3,750 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,000 - a 46.7% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $400. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-06-29 to 2012-12-03, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-06-29

Last Inspection

2012-12-03

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 5 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $400 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$3,750

Current Penalty Amount

$2,000

Penalty Reduction

46.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,750 from the initial assessment of $3,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How The Sherwin Williams CO compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Sherwin Williams CO Industry Avg
Inspections 5 0.8
Violations 10 1.7
Total Penalty $2,000 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $400 $3,566
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Sherwin Williams CO safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Sherwin Williams CO's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 5 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does The Sherwin Williams CO have? ▼
The Sherwin Williams CO has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,000.
How many OSHA inspections has The Sherwin Williams CO had? ▼
The Sherwin Williams CO has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-29 and the most recent on 2012-12-03. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Sherwin Williams CO? ▼
The Sherwin Williams CO has been assessed $2,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,750 (a 46.7% reduction).
Does The Sherwin Williams CO have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Sherwin Williams CO has 4 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does The Sherwin Williams CO operate in? ▼
The Sherwin Williams CO operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444120). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
How does The Sherwin Williams CO's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Sherwin Williams CO's total OSHA penalty of $2,000 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Village Market in Decatur, MI is a similar retail trade employer with $0 in current penalties.

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Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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