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The Sherwin-Williams Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Sherwin-Williams Company ranks #4,334 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty100% serious
$56,129
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,334
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Sherwin-Williams Company in Ennis, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $56,129. 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 Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,334 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Arcelormittal Tubular Products USA LLC in Shelby, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $56,068 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#4,334
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How The Sherwin-Williams Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Sherwin-Williams Company runs well above peers (3.6x 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

$56,129 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($56,129) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $56,129 $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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is The Sherwin-Williams Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.818.235.552.870.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNAKANISHI MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23WILMINGTON FIBRE SPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24KD ACQUISITION I, LL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MERIDIAN MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 67DOWNEY METAL PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21ALQUIST 3D, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6O'NEAL MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RONPAK INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DART CONTAINER CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5POTOMAC ARCHITECTURA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MICHAEL DAWKINS GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24STURM, RUGER & COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21MOUNTAIN CITY MEAT C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TRI-STATE LUMBER & L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BOCAR US, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ADVANCED FIBER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CUSTOM MOBILE EQUIPM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9C.J. FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CAJUN SUGAR COOPERAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5The Sherwin-Williams…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
The Sherwin-Williams Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

The Sherwin-Williams Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: The Sherwin-Williams Company is the #2,201 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($56,129).

How The Sherwin-Williams Company Compares

The Sherwin-Williams Company's 5.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-01-11

Last Inspection

2022-01-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$28,065

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $28,065 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$102,355

Current Penalty Amount

$56,129

Penalty Reduction

45.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $46,226 from the initial assessment of $102,355. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How The Sherwin-Williams Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Sherwin-Williams Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $56,129 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $28,065 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Sherwin-Williams Company, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($56,129 here).

American Equipment Manufacturing, INC. $56,147 NM Tuftco Finishing Systems, INC. $56,150 GA Nexteer Automotive Corporation $56,100 MI Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC $56,169 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Nakanishi Manufacturing Corporation 2 insp. Winterville, GA Wilmington Fibre Specialty Company, INC. 2 insp. New Castle, DE KD Acquisition I, LLC (DBA Coleman Natural Foods) 2 insp. Braselton, GA Meridian Manufacturing Group, INC. 2 insp. Storm Lake, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

American Equipment Manufacturing, INC.
Farmington, NM
2 inspections $56,147
Tuftco Finishing Systems, INC.
Dalton, GA
4 inspections $56,150
Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC
Oberlin, OH
4 inspections $56,169
Arcelormittal Tubular Products USA LLC
Shelby, OH
2 inspections $56,068
Alabama Mechanical Systems & Conveyors Inc.
Tuscaloosa, AL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use The Sherwin-Williams Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Sherwin-Williams Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Sherwin-Williams Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does The Sherwin-Williams Company have? ▼
The Sherwin-Williams Company has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $56,129.
How many OSHA inspections has The Sherwin-Williams Company had? ▼
The Sherwin-Williams Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-01-11 and the most recent on 2022-01-11. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Sherwin-Williams Company? ▼
The Sherwin-Williams Company has been assessed $56,129 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $102,355 (a 45.2% reduction).
Does The Sherwin-Williams Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Sherwin-Williams Company has 11 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 Company operate in? ▼
The Sherwin-Williams Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325510). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Sherwin-Williams Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Sherwin-Williams Company ranks #4,334 (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does The Sherwin-Williams Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Sherwin-Williams Company's total OSHA penalty of $56,129 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Arcelormittal Tubular Products USA LLC in Shelby, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $56,068 in current penalties.
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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