A Fortune 500 company, Sherwin-Williams is a general building materials industry retailer. The company is based in Cleveland, Ohio. It's primary role is manufacturing, distributing, and the sale of paints, related-products and coatings to retail, commercial, professional, and industrial clients in North America, South America, and Europe. The company is best known for the Sherwin-Williams paint line but acquired Valspar paints in 2016. Just like other employers in the U.S., Sherwin-Williams must maintain workers’ compensation insurance. If a worker is hurt while on the job, or if an employee acquires a work-related illness, workers’ compensation offers medical benefits and covers a portion of the lost wages. About Sherwin-Williams Sherwin-Williams was established in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1866 by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams. As of 2017, the company had locations worldwide and a total of 4,620 stores. It offers several brands, including Easy Living and Weatherbeater (at Kmart and Sears stores only) and has several subsidiaries, Duron, Dutch Boy, MAB Paints, Valspar, Krylon, Best Liebco, Thompson’s, Pratt and Lambert, Martin-Senour, Columbia Paint and Coatings, Purdy, and others. As of December 2017, the chain had 52,695 employees. Its annual revenue was $14.984 billion for 2017 fiscal year with an operating income of $1.528 billion that year and a net income of $1.814 billion that same year. The company’s total assets are $19.958 billion. Risks While Working At Sherwin-Williams Sherwin-Williams has almost 53,000 employees in different roles. All these roles come with risks. Even the safest employee can suffer a work-related injury. When a worker is hurt on the job, it will result in medical expenses and cause time away from work. For example, an employee on the paint manufacturing line might suffer lung injuries from inhaling the paint ingredients. A tow lift operator might be injured when he lifts a load that falls back onto the vehicle and topples him out of the seat. A slip and fall on a warehouse floor could cause head, neck and back injuries. Workers’ Compensation Claim Against Sherwin-Williams As you were working your job at Sherwin-Williams, your hand was caught in a paint mixer. The bones were crushed. You had to be taken to the nearby hospital via ambulance. The injuries required surgery and you will require ongoing medical care and be off work for a long timeframe. You will need to file a workers’ compensation claim against Sherwin-Williams. Workers’ compensation offers medical benefits to pay for your medical care. It can also coffer about two-thirds of your lost wages while you are recovering from your injuries. Many legitimate workers’ compensation claims are denied, so consult with legal consultation. Consult With A Workers’ Compensation Attorney If you were injured in a workplace accident at Sherwin-Williams, you should consult with a local workers’ compensation attorney. Most workers’ compensation lawyers work on a contingency basis, so they aren’t paid until you get compensated. Be sure your lawyer is licensed in state, so he or she is familiar with local laws and can represent you in court. Complete the Free Case Evaluation Form to get your case on the right track today. Additional Resources Workers’ Compensation for Service Industries Time to File a Workers' Comp Claim? *Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Sherwin-Williams, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
