NATIONAL SINTERED ALLOYS, INC.

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Three-digit plan number (PN)	001
Effective date of plan	1975-07-01
Business code	332110
Sponsor’s telephone number	8606698653
Plan sponsor’s address	PO BOX 332 HERITAGE PARK RT 145, CLINTON, CT, 06413

Signature of

Role	Plan administrator
Date	2023-12-27
Name of individual signing	W. STEPHEN WEST
Valid signature	Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
Role	Employer/plan sponsor
Date	2023-12-27
Name of individual signing	W. STEPHEN WEST
Valid signature	Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature

File	View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN)	001
Effective date of plan	1975-07-01
Business code	332110
Sponsor’s telephone number	8606698653
Plan sponsor’s address	PO BOX 332 HERITAGE PARK RT 145, CLINTON, CT, 06413

Signature of

Role	Plan administrator
Date	2023-08-23
Name of individual signing	STEPHEN WEST
Valid signature	Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature

File	View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN)	001
Effective date of plan	1975-07-01
Business code	332110
Sponsor’s telephone number	8606698653
Plan sponsor’s address	PO BOX 332 HERITAGE PARK RT 145, CLINTON, CT, 06413

Signature of

Role	Plan administrator
Date	2022-05-19
Name of individual signing	STEPHEN WEST
Valid signature	Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature

File	View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN)	001
Effective date of plan	1975-07-01
Business code	332110
Sponsor’s telephone number	8606698653
Plan sponsor’s address	PO BOX 332 HERITAGE PARK RT 145, CLINTON, CT, 06413

Signature of

Role	Plan administrator
Date	2021-05-27
Name of individual signing	STEPHEN WEST
Valid signature	Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature

File	View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN)	001
Effective date of plan	1975-07-01
Business code	332110
Sponsor’s telephone number	8606698653
Plan sponsor’s address	PO BOX 332 HERITAGE PARK RT 145, CLINTON, CT, 06413

Signature of

Role	Plan administrator
Date	2020-10-07
Name of individual signing	STEPHEN WEST
Valid signature	Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature

File	View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN)	001
Effective date of plan	1975-07-01
Business code	332110
Sponsor’s telephone number	8606698653
Plan sponsor’s address	PO BOX 332 HERITAGE PARK RT 145, CLINTON, CT, 06413

Signature of

Role	Plan administrator
Date	2019-06-04
Name of individual signing	STEPHEN WEST
Valid signature	Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature

File	View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN)	001
Effective date of plan	1975-07-01
Business code	332110
Sponsor’s telephone number	8606698653
Plan sponsor’s address	PO BOX 332 HERITAGE PARK RT 145, CLINTON, CT, 06413

Signature of

Role	Plan administrator
Date	2018-08-08
Name of individual signing	STEPHEN WEST
Valid signature	Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature

File	View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN)	001
Effective date of plan	1975-07-01
Business code	332110
Sponsor’s telephone number	8606698653
Plan sponsor’s address	PO BOX 332 HERITAGE PARK RT 145, CLINTON, CT, 06413

Signature of

Role	Plan administrator
Date	2017-05-30
Name of individual signing	STEPHEN WEST
Valid signature	Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature

Three-digit plan number (PN)	001
Effective date of plan	1975-07-01
Business code	332110
Sponsor’s telephone number	8606698653
Plan sponsor’s address	PO BOX 332 HERITAGE PARK RT 145, CLINTON, CT, 06413

Signature of

Role	Plan administrator
Date	2016-05-26
Name of individual signing	STEPHEN WEST
Valid signature	Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature

File	View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN)	001
Effective date of plan	1975-07-01
Business code	332110
Sponsor’s telephone number	8606698653
Plan sponsor’s address	PO BOX 332 HERITAGE PARK RT 145, CLINTON, CT, 06413

Signature of

Role	Plan administrator
Date	2015-06-03
Name of individual signing	STEPHEN WEST
Valid signature	Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature

Register	Principal
Mark Type	Service Mark
Status	This registration was not renewed and therefore has expired.
Status Date	2009-05-16

Mark Information

Mark Literal Elements	NSA
Standard Character Claim	No
Mark Drawing Type	3 - AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WHICH INCLUDES WORD(S)/ LETTER(S) /NUMBER(S)
Design Search Code(s)	01.15.03 - Fire (flames), other than emanating from objects, words, numbers, fireplaces or candles; Flames, other than flames emanating from objects, words, numbers, fireplaces or candles, 01.15.15 - Fire (flames), emanating from objects, words or numbers, 26.01.01 - Circles as carriers or as single line borders

Goods and Services

For	CUSTOM FABRICATION OF POWDERED METAL PARTS
International Class(es)	040
U.S Class(es)	106 - Primary Class
Class Status	EXPIRED
Basis	1(a)
First Use	Feb. 08, 1966
Use in Commerce	Feb. 08, 1966

Basis Information (Case Level)

Filed Use	Yes
Currently Use	Yes
Filed ITU	No
Currently ITU	No
Filed 44D	No
Currently 44D	No
Filed 44E	No
Currently 44E	No
Filed 66A	No
Currently 66A	No
Filed No Basis	No
Currently No Basis	No

Current Owner(s) Information

Owner Name	NATIONAL SINTERED ALLOYS, INC.
Owner Address	OLD BROOKFIELD ROAD DANBURY, CONNECTICUT UNITED STATES 06840
Legal Entity Type	CORPORATION
State or Country Where Organized	CONNECTICUT

Attorney/Correspondence Information

Fax	203-786-8510
Phone	203-782-3004
Correspondent e-mail	jfitzg@cl-law.com
Correspondent Name/Address	JAMIE JOHNSON FITZGERALD, CUMMINGS & LOCKWOOD, 700 STATE ST, NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT UNITED STATES 06511
Correspondent e-mail Authorized	Yes

Prosecution History

Date	Description
2009-05-16	CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
2008-11-12	CASE FILE IN TICRS
2003-10-17	TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
1988-08-13	REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 20 YRS)
1988-04-07	REGISTERED - SEC. 9 FILED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8

TM Staff and Location Information

Current Location	SCANNING ON DEMAND
Date in Location	2008-11-12

Inspection Type	Referral
Scope	Partial
Safety/Health	Safety
Close Conference	2013-01-14
Emphasis	N: AMPUTATE
Case Closed	2014-08-06

Related Activity

Type	Referral
Activity Nr	725292
Safety	Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID	01001
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100023 A05
Issuance Date	2013-01-28
Abatement Due Date	2013-05-01
Current Penalty	2450.0
Initial Penalty	3500.0
Final Order	2013-02-13
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	10
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and trapdoor floor opening, infrequently used, shall be guarded by a floor opening cover of standard strength and construction. While the cover is not in place, the pit or trap opening shall be constantly attended by someone or shall be protected on all exposed sides by removable standard railings. WORKSHOP/PRESS DEPARTMENT: The pit for the lower ram in front of the Niagara No. 57 Briquetting Compressing press and into which employees could accidentally walk while performing tasks, such as (but not limited to) cleaning the press and removal of the overflowed iron powder was not guarded by appropriate means.
Citation ID	01002A
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100147 C04 I
Issuance Date	2013-01-28
Abatement Due Date	2013-05-15
Current Penalty	3430.0
Initial Penalty	4900.0
Final Order	2013-02-13
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	2
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section. WORKSHOP: The employer had not established step-by-step written energy control procedures in the machine specific for the employees during servicing and maintenance of equipment, such as (but not limited to) the power presses.
Citation ID	01002B
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100147 C07 I
Issuance Date	2013-01-28
Abatement Due Date	2013-05-15
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2013-02-13
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(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. WORKSHOP: The employees, as authorized, affected and/or other types were not provided with training and information in the controlling of potentially hazardous and unexpected releases of energy sources (lockout/tagout) during servicing and maintenance of equipment, such as (but not limited to) the power presses.
Citation ID	01003A
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100212 A01
Issuance Date	2013-01-28
Abatement Due Date	2013-05-01
Current Penalty	3430.0
Initial Penalty	4900.0
Final Order	2013-02-13
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	10
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding were not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from the hazards such as those created by ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: WORKSHOP/PRESS DEPARTMENT: The pinch/shearing points, created by the lower ram of the Niagara No 57 Briquetting compressing press were unguarded.
Citation ID	01003B
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100217 C02 I A
Issuance Date	2013-01-28
Abatement Due Date	2013-03-15
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2013-02-13
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	10
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(a): It shall prevent entry of hands or fingers into the point of operation by reaching through, over, under or around the guard. WORKSHOP/PRESS DEPARTMENT: The barrier guard, installed in front of the Niagara No 57 Briquetting compressing press as a point-of-operation guard did not meet the design and construction criteria, allowing employee's hand/fingers to have access into the point-of-operation by reaching through the opening on the guard. On or about August 21, 2012, the employee, performing clearing parts and/or cleaning the press was able to have access into the point-of-operation and sustained severe llaceration to the right middle finger.
Citation ID	01004A
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100219 B02
Issuance Date	2013-01-28
Abatement Due Date	2013-05-01
Current Penalty	2450.0
Initial Penalty	3500.0
Final Order	2013-02-13
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	1
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.219(b)(2): Crank(s) and connecting rod(s), when exposed to contact, were not guarded in accordance with paragraphs (m) and (n) of this section, or by a guardrail as described in paragraph (o)(5) this section: WORKSHOP/PRESS DEPARTMENT: The connecting rod/shaft for the lower ram in front of the Niagara No 57 Briquetting compressing press was unguarded.
Citation ID	01004B
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100219 B03
Issuance Date	2013-01-28
Abatement Due Date	2013-03-15
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2013-02-13
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	10
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.219(b)(3): Tail rod(s) or extension piston rod(s) were not guarded in accordance with paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section, or a guardrail on sides and end, with a clearance of not less than fifteen (15) nor more than twenty (20) inches when rod(s) were fully extended: WORKSHOP/PRESS DEPARTMENT: The piston extension rod, located in the right side of the of the Niagara No 57 Briquetting compressing press was unguarded.
Citation ID	02001
Citaton Type	Other
Standard Cited	19040029 B01
Issuance Date	2013-01-28
Abatement Due Date	2013-02-07
Current Penalty	490.0
Initial Penalty	700.0
Final Order	2013-02-13
Nr Instances	2
Nr Exposed	12
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1): The employer did not provide the required injury or illness descriptions on the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, OSHA Form 300: WORKSHOP: The OSHA 300 log of work-related injuries and illnesses for the 2012 year were not completed in detail as followed: Cases numbered 2 and 3; column (F) did not describe the object/substance that directly injured or made the employee ill.
Citation ID	02002
Citaton Type	Other
Standard Cited	19100132 D02
Issuance Date	2013-01-28
Abatement Due Date	2013-03-15
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2013-02-13
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	11
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment. WORKSHOP: The employer had not verified through a written certification that the required workplace hazard assessment for personal protective equipment (PPE) had been perfromed as completely and appropriately.
Citation ID	02003
Citaton Type	Other
Standard Cited	19100145 C03
Issuance Date	2013-01-28
Abatement Due Date	2013-03-15
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2013-02-13
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	3
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3): Safety instruction signs. Safety instruction signs shall be used where there is a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measures. WORKSHOP: The pull down cylinder for the pressure gauge for the Niagara No. 57 Briquetting Compressing press was not labeled with a safely operating instruction sign/label.
Citation ID	02004
Citaton Type	Other
Standard Cited	19101200 H01
Issuance Date	2013-01-28
Abatement Due Date	2013-05-15
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2013-02-13
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	1
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and material safety data sheets. WORKSHOP: The employees, who were required to work with chemicals, such as (but not limited to) iron powder were not provided with training and information in the hazard communication program.

Inspection Type	Planned
Scope	Records
Safety/Health	Safety
Close Conference	1981-11-03
Case Closed	1981-11-04