Inspection 349247809 OPENED OCT 27, 2026Open
13129 Harland Dive N.e., Covington, GA 30014 · Paint and Coating Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection so far.
OSHA has inspected Sherwin-Williams 17 times in Georgia since 1972.
The latest one began on Oct 27, 2026 on a referral, in Covington; the case is still open.
Those inspections ended with 36 citation items: 13 serious, 2 repeat and 21 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $24,740 and now stand at $14,771, 40% lower after settlements or reviews.
Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts comes up most often in these citations: 5 items under 1910.219.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $4,500, and Sherwin-Williams averages $4,791 (2 cited inspections).
Sherwin-Williams also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 3 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 345389381 OPENED JUN 29, 2021Closed
6795 Jonesboro Rd, Morrow, GA 30260 · Paint and Coating Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jun 24, 2021: Employee fractures leg when struck by forklift while walking
At approximately 5:45 p.m. on June 24, 2021, an employee working as a Manufacturing Filler Operator was exiting a walkway near the shipping office. As the employee approached the front of a gate, a sit-down forklift operated by another employee (a shipper) was backing up through the gate and struck Employee #1. The forklift was not carrying a load at the time. Employee #1 sustained a fractured lower right leg and ankle and was hospitalized for treatment.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.176(a) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $5,969 | $3,581 | Nov 30, 2021 | Final |
Inspection 341783421 OPENED SEP 20, 2016Closed
725 Raco Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 · Adhesive Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(8) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $4,000 | Oct 19, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $12,471 | $2,000 | Oct 19, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 339882730 OPENED AUG 5, 2014Closed
1001 Nebula Road, Manchester, GA 31816 · Paint and Coating Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 315738740 OPENED SEP 16, 2011Closed
3931 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Duluth, GA 30096 · Paint and Wallpaper Retailers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.25(d)(1)(x) · Portable wood ladders |
Other-than-serious | $3,740 | $3,740 | Sep 30, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 30, 2011 | Closed |
Inspection 314642679 OPENED JUN 15, 2011Closed
1001 Nebula Road, Manchester, GA 31816 · Paint and Coating Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 307835298 OPENED OCT 26, 2004Closed
725 Raco Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 · Paint and Coating Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 303931174 OPENED JAN 12, 2001Closed
6795 South Main Street, Morrow, GA 30260 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
9 older inspections
Inspection 108961178 OPENED MAY 18, 1994Closed
6795 South Main Street, Morrow, GA 30260 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(5) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 27, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 27, 1994 | Closed |
Inspection 13169248 OPENED FEB 8, 1983Closed
6795 South Main Street, Morrow, GA 30260 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(c) · General requirements |
Serious | $420 | $210 | Mar 1, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.24(h) · Fixed industrial stairs |
Serious | $240 | $120 | Mar 1, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(3) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $360 | $180 | Mar 1, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $300 | $150 | Mar 1, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5a 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $300 | $150 | Mar 1, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5b 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $300 | $150 | Mar 1, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3) · Guarding of portable powered tools |
Serious | $300 | $150 | Mar 1, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.36(b)(4) · Exit route design |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iid) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ivc) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(4)(ixc) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1983 | Closed |
Inspection 13124235 OPENED FEB 8, 1978Closed
6795 South Main Street, Morrow, GA 30260 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 13123807 OPENED AUG 2, 1977Closed
6795 South Main Street, Morrow, GA 30260 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 13058268 OPENED JUL 2, 1975Closed
6795 S Main Street, Morrow, GA 30260 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1975 | Closed |
Inspection 13033667 OPENED FEB 25, 1975Closed
6795 South Main Street, Morrow, GA 30260 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 13033329 OPENED JAN 14, 1975Closed
6795 South Main Street, Morrow, GA 30260 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(1) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(2) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.157(a)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1) · Woodworking machinery |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4) · Woodworking machinery |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Repeat | $140 | $140 | Jan 27, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.176(a) · Material storage and aisles |
Repeat | $140 | $140 | Jan 27, 1975 | Closed |
Inspection 13031554 OPENED AUG 13, 1974Closed
6795 South Main Street, Morrow, GA 30260 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Aug 16, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Aug 16, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.176(a) · Material storage and aisles |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 16, 1974 | Closed |
Inspection 14290019 OPENED OCT 31, 1972Closed
21258 Victory Drive, Savannah, GA 31404 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Covington site logged 1 recordable injury or illness among about 150 workers: 0.7 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.0 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA GA Covington Plant Covington · 2025 | 150 | 1 | 0 | 0.7 | 2.0 |
| USA GA Morrow Plant Morrow · 2025 | 153 | 2 | 2 | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| USA GA Lawrenceville Plant Lawrenceville · 2025 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Sherwin Williams-Morrow, GA Morrow · 2021 | 191 | 4 | 3 | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| US GA Morrow Plant Morrow · 2019 | 188 | 7 | 4 | 3.4 | 2.0 |
| US GA Covington Plant Covington · 2019 | 140 | 1 | 1 | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| US GA Lawrenceville Plant Lawrenceville · 2019 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
Severe injury reports
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 3 reports on file.
Jul 11, 2018, Covington: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
An employee was about to remove debris within a repaired rotary valve when the valve amputated his left middle fingertip. The valve's lockout/tagout had been removed and it had been energized to ensure that it worked following the repair.
May 9, 2016, Morrow: Amputation · amputations · finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
An employee's right index finger was amputated after slipping and falling near equipment. The cause is unknown.
Aug 27, 2015, Manchester: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
Two maintenance mechanics were adjusting a sensor on a shrink wrapper. The sensor was located under the wrapper table. After adjusting the sensor, the mechanics were moving the table back into position when the table shifted, catching the finger of one of the maintenance mechanics. The employee suffered the partial amputation of the right middle fingertip.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(5)
(5) Talking. The subject shall talk out loud slowly and loud enough so as to be heard clearly by the test conductor. The subject can read from a prepared text such as the Rainbow Passage, count backward from 100, or recite a memorized poem or song for 1 minute. After the talking exercise, the subject shall hold his or her head straight ahead and hold his or her breath for 10 seconds during the test measurement.
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)
(7) Training and communication. (i) The employer shall provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees. The training shall include the following:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(8)
(8) Energy isolation. Lockout or tagout shall be performed only by the authorized employees who are performing the servicing or maintenance.
29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers
29 CFR 1910.176 · Material storage and aisles
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.213 · Woodworking machinery
29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels
29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements
29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
29 CFR 1910.24 · Fixed industrial stairs
29 CFR 1910.243 · Guarding of portable powered tools
29 CFR 1910.25 · Portable wood ladders
29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety
29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting
29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design
29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes
Other paint and coating manufacturing employers in Georgia
- Plaid Enterprises, Inc. Decatur · 66 citations · $165,303
- The Pittsburgh Paint Co. Oakwood · 2 citations · $4,540
- Tape-it, Inc. Jesup · 1 citation · $0
- Chemence, Inc. Alpharetta · 13 citations · $33,406
- H.B. Fuller Company Atlanta · 32 citations · $35,789
- W.F. Taylor LLC Dalton · 2 citations · $0
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.