OSHA has inspected NCS Pearson Inc 4 times in Minnesota since 2004.
The latest one began on May 22, 2019 as a planned inspection, in Owatonna.
Those inspections ended with 8 citation items: 8 serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $28,550 and now stand at $27,650, 3% lower after settlements or reviews.
Lockout/tagout comes up most often in these citations: 3 items under 1910.147.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $4,500, and NCS Pearson Inc averages $12,775 (2 cited inspections).
NCS Pearson Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company2125 4th Street Nw, Owatonna, MN 55060 · Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $5,250 | $5,250 | Aug 14, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $5,250 | $5,250 | Aug 14, 2019 | Final |
2125 4th Street Nw, Owatonna, MN 55060 · Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) · 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(l) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $1,050 | $1,050 | Jun 14, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $7,000 | $7,000 | Jun 14, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $7,000 | $7,000 | Jun 14, 2019 | Final |
5601 Green Valley Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55437 · Educational Support Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2125 4th St Nw, Owatonna, MN 55060 · Printing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $1,200 | $840 | Nov 24, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $900 | $630 | Nov 24, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $900 | $630 | Nov 24, 2004 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Owatonna site logged 7 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 150 workers: 7.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCS Pearson - Owatonna Owatonna · 2025 | 150 | 7 | 0 | 7.5 | 2.0 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i)
(4) Energy control procedure. (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.
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 1910.151(c)
(c) Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.
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.