Final Order - 24-0156-SH-EA - The Sherwin Williams Company

Decision paragraph 1On June 10, 2025, the Office of Chief Counsel issued a Notice of Probable Violation (Notice) to Respondent proposing a $2,400 civil penalty for one (1) violation of the HMR.#

Decision paragraph 2On July 1, 2025, Respondent submitted a payment in the amount of $2,400.#

Decision paragraph 3By paying the full amount of the civil penalty proposed in the Notice, Respondent admitted the violation as alleged in the Notice (49 CFR § 107.315).#

Decision paragraph 4Therefore, I find Respondent committed the violation as set forth in the Notice. This violation shall constitute as a prior violation under 49 U.S.C. § 5123 in the event Respondent commits any future violation of the Federal hazardous materials transportation law, 49 U.S.C. § 5101 et seq., or the HMR.#

Decision paragraph 5By paying the proposed civil penalty, Respondent waived all rights to further respond to the Notice and to appeal this Order.#

Decision paragraph 6Accordingly, PHMSA accepts payment in full satisfaction of the civil penalty proposed in the Notice, and PHMSA shall close this case with prejudice.#