Establishment profile
GKN AEROSPACE TRANSPARENCY SYSTEMS, INC.
12122 WESTERN AVE., GARDEN GROVE, CA, 92841
336411 — Aircraft Manufacturing
Summary
GKN AEROSPACE TRANSPARENCY SYSTEMS, INC. has accumulated 30 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 17 years of recorded history, with $73,630 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 319 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 months ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GKN AEROSPACE TRANSPARENCY SYSTEMS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and EPA environmental compliance records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $70,850 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4002 A | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 |
| 5185 L | 1 | 1 | $5,400 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2013 |
| 5194 H01 | 1 | 1 | $5,400 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 5417 E | 1 | 1 | $5,400 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 5021 A01 | 1 | 1 | $5,400 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 5022 A01 | 1 | 1 | $5,400 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 5143 A05 | 1 | 1 | $5,400 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 5155 E01 | 1 | 1 | $5,400 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 5162 E | 1 | 1 | $5,400 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 5217 D01 A | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 5203 A | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2013 |
| 3328(B) | 1 | 1 | $1,275 | Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 |
| 3203(A) | 1 | 1 | $1,275 | Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 |
| 5144 F02 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 3203 A | 1 | 1 | $600 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 5144 K05 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 3314 D | 1 | 1 | $560 | Oct 2009 | Oct 2009 |
| 3650 T07 | 1 | 1 | $420 | Oct 2009 | Oct 2009 |
| 3314 G | 1 | 1 | $420 | Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 |
| 3664(A) | 1 | 1 | $400 | Jun 2019 | Jun 2019 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3364 within CA. Peer group: 319 employers. This establishment has 30 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GKN AEROSPACE TRANSPARENCY SYSTEMS, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for GKN AEROSPACE TRANSPARENCY SYSTEMS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2009 | FRACTURE,MACHINE OPERATOR,CAUGHT BY,LACERATION,HAND | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for GKN AEROSPACE TRANSPARENCY SYSTEMS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GKN AEROSPACE TRANSPARENCY SYSTEMS, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for GKN AEROSPACE TRANSPARENCY SYSTEMS, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for GKN AEROSPACE TRANSPARENCY SYSTEMS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GKN AEROSPACE TRANSPARENCY SYSTEMS INC 12122 WESTERN AVENUE · GARDEN GROVE, CA, 92841 | WaterRCRATRI | No Violation Identified QNCR 4 | 6 | 0 | — | Oct 2024 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for GKN AEROSPACE TRANSPARENCY SYSTEMS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of Defense8506535141!TRANSPARENCY,CANOPYcontract · Last action 2022-10-12$2,607,000
- Department of Defense1560016313953: TRANSPARENCY,CANOPYcontract · Last action 2024-10-17$2,486,250
- Department of Defense8509208639!WINDSHIELD PANEL,AIcontract · Last action 2025-09-05$1,243,024
- Department of Defense4519868765!BOAcontract · Last action 2011-12-12$846,195
- Department of Defense8510066105!WINDSHIELD PANEL,AIcontract · Last action 2025-05-13$808,080
- Department of Defense8504412412!CANOPY,MOVABLEcontract · Last action 2017-07-11$712,910
- Department of DefenseWINDSHIELD PANEL,AIcontract · Last action 2012-07-26$710,756
- Department of Defense4519611506!CANOPY,MOVABLEcontract · Last action 2011-11-10$701,133
- Department of DefenseWINDSHIELD PANEL,AIcontract · Last action 2013-03-28$682,389
- Department of Defense8501273038!WINDSHIELD PANEL,AIcontract · Last action 2014-09-15$670,890
- Department of Defense8508151381!C-5B SIDE WINDOW LH AFTcontract · Last action 2024-01-30$648,525
- Department of Defense8507364214!WINDSHIELD PANEL,AIcontract · Last action 2023-02-27$639,819
- Department of Defense8503821553!CANOPY,MOVABLEcontract · Last action 2016-11-18$621,288
- Department of Defense8502713797!CANOPY,MOVABLEcontract · Last action 2016-02-04$614,064
- Department of DefenseNAVAL AVIATIONcontract · Last action 2010-10-08$589,108
- Department of DefenseNAVAL AVIATIONcontract · Last action 2010-10-08$581,744
- Department of Defense8500078783!CANOPY,MOVABLEcontract · Last action 2012-10-09$553,176
- Department of Defense8507988573!CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TESTcontract · Last action 2025-06-25$543,500
- Department of Defense8507989359!CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TESTcontract · Last action 2025-02-03$543,500
- Department of Defense8503821555!CANOPY,MOVABLEcontract · Last action 2016-11-18$517,740
- Department of DefenseNAVY AVIATIONcontract · Last action 2009-09-23$501,540
- Department of Defense8507046778!TRANSPARENCY,CANOPYcontract · Last action 2020-07-09$477,400
- Department of Defense8509047526!MISCELLANEOUScontract · Last action 2024-05-28$445,815
- Department of Defense8504983069!CANOPY,MOVABLEcontract · Last action 2017-12-21$440,061
- Department of Defense8501809787!TRANSPARENCY-CANOPYcontract · Last action 2022-01-26$437,800
- Department of Defense8508415140!WINDOW PANEL,AIRCRAcontract · Last action 2026-01-08$432,975
- Department of Defense4507034671!FILTER ELcontract · Last action 2008-03-11$431,750
- Department of Defense4515269619!WINDOW PANEL,AIRCRAcontract · Last action 2010-08-19$415,800
- Department of Defense8500714797!CANOPY,MOVABLEcontract · Last action 2014-03-06$411,281
- Department of Defense8509781193!WINDSHIELD PANEL,AIcontract · Last action 2023-03-28$409,640
- Department of Defense8505485418!CANOPY,MOVABLEcontract · Last action 2025-04-30$396,000
- Department of Defense8505485599!CANOPY,MOVABLEcontract · Last action 2024-07-10$396,000
- Department of Defense8505485603!CANOPY,MOVABLEcontract · Last action 2018-05-17$396,000
- Department of Defense8505485611!CANOPY,MOVABLEcontract · Last action 2018-05-17$396,000
- Department of Defense4513538900!WINDOW PANEL,AIRCRAcontract · Last action 2010-08-12$381,528
- Department of Defense4510789191!TRANSPARENCY-CANOPYcontract · Last action 2009-05-18$378,000
- Department of Defense4507083109!KIT,OVERHcontract · Last action 2008-03-17$376,800
- Department of Defense8502828304!CANOPY,MOVABLEcontract · Last action 2016-02-16$358,204
- Department of Defense8501496579!WINDSHIELD PANEL,AIcontract · Last action 2014-11-04$346,430
- Department of Defense8502881395!CANOPY,MOVABLEcontract · Last action 2016-03-02$332,618
- Department of Defense8506358517!TRANSPARENCY,CANOPYcontract · Last action 2021-01-18$330,000
- Department of Defense8504021806!WINDSHIELD PANEL,AIcontract · Last action 2017-01-20$315,200
- Department of Defense8507297494!TRANSPARENCY,CANOPYcontract · Last action 2021-01-13$315,000
- Department of Defense8500145735!TRANSPARENCY,CANOPYcontract · Last action 2014-05-16$313,104
- Department of Defense8507366632!WINDSHIELD PANEL,AIcontract · Last action 2020-06-25$284,364
- Department of Defense8505084890!TRANSPARENCY-CANOPYcontract · Last action 2018-11-21$281,775
- Department of Defense4513035145!WINDOW PANEL,AIRCRAcontract · Last action 2010-06-29$279,630
- Department of Defense4511075799!HEAVY EQUIPMENTcontract · Last action 2009-06-11$269,820
- Department of Defense4510776941!CANOPY,MOVABLEcontract · Last action 2009-05-11$269,820
- Department of Defense4514965365!WINDOW PANEL,AIRCRAcontract · Last action 2010-07-21$267,300
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 336413 - OTHER AIRCRAFT PARTS AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2026-01-08. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-22 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2019-05-16 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2019-05-16 | Complaint | 6 | — | $1,800 | |
| 2018-04-23 | Complaint | 2 | — | $2,550 | |
| 2013-06-24 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $7,050 | |
| 2013-03-27 | Complaint | 13 | 8 | $42,270 | |
| 2009-07-31 | Accident | 4 | — | $1,540 | |
| 2009-03-12 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $18,420 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GKN AEROSPACE TRANSPARENCY SYSTEMS, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is GKN AEROSPACE TRANSPARENCY SYSTEMS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- GKN AEROSPACE TRANSPARENCY SYSTEMS, INC. has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 30 violations and $73,630 in total penalties.
- How does GKN AEROSPACE TRANSPARENCY SYSTEMS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- GKN AEROSPACE TRANSPARENCY SYSTEMS, INC. operates in the aircraft manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.