THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
549 E. 115TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60628
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Inspection records
Jul 26, 2018#343333522Jul 26, 2018Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#343333522$5,3351 viol.1 violation$5,335 in penalties
Inspection #343333522
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 26, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 26, 2018
- Final Order
- Oct 24, 2018
- Closed
- Nov 2, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 191
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,622
- Penalties on Record
- $5,335
- Site Address
- 11700 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60628
- Industry
- 325510 Paint and Coating Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C03 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $7,622 | $5,335 | - | Oct 24, 2018 |
Jul 31, 1998#302108725Jul 31, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#302108725$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302108725
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 31, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 10, 1998
- Closed
- Aug 14, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 549 E. 115th Street, Chicago, IL 60628
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexone | 31P / 2A | 0.5896 - 1.2891 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.38 OSHA citation code: 19100038 A05 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 21, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1450 Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories OSHA citation code: 19101450 F02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 21, 1998 | - | - |
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About these records
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
2 inspections, 1998 to 2018. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: paint and coating manufacturing reported 2.6 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 16.6%; NAICS 32551 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source