This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1980. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Sherwin Williams Safety Record

Elgin, IL

F

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

Last inspected 01/16/1980

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Sherwin Williams in Elgin, Illinois has 44 workplace safety violations across 1 inspection, with 36 classified as serious and $3,000 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Sherwin Williams, located in Elgin, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 1980. 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 44 violations on file, 36 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $3,000.

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.

44 Violations
1 Inspections
36 Serious
$3,000 Penalties
Serious?
36 ($3,000)
Other-than-Serious?
8 ($0)
OSHA initially proposed $22,000 in penalties for Sherwin Williams, later reduced to $3,000 — a 86% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
7 citations $200
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
6 citations $300
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
5 citations $350
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
5 citations $250
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $500
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/16/1980 Complaint? Elgin, IL 44 $3,000

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