Establishment profile
GKN AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
#5 TECHNOLOGY CIRCLE, COLUMBIA, SC, 29203
336330 — Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing
Summary
GKN AUTOMOTIVE, INC. has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 2 inspections over 23 years of recorded history, with $450 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 33rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 137 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 61st percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 23 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GKN AUTOMOTIVE, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and NHTSA vehicle recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or CPSC product recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Below average violations in NAICS 3363 within SC. Peer group: 137 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GKN AUTOMOTIVE, 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 AUTOMOTIVE, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 23+ years. Most recent activity: 23 years 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 AUTOMOTIVE, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GKN AUTOMOTIVE, 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 AUTOMOTIVE, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for GKN AUTOMOTIVE, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GKN AUTOMOTIVE, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for GKN AUTOMOTIVE, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. Most recent campaign: 2025-01-14. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-13 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $450 | |
| 2003-05-13 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in motor vehicle steering and suspension components (except spring) manufacturing within SC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- ZF COMMERCIAL SUSPENSION SYSTEMS & COMPONENTSLANCASTER — 1 federal enforcement record
- LEMFORDER CORPORATIONLANCASTER — 1 federal enforcement record
- YOKOHAMA INDUSTRIES AMERICAS SOUTH CAROLINA LLCEASLEY — 1 federal enforcement record
- Y H AMERICA SOUTH CAROLINA LLCEASLEY — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
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- Motor Vehicle Steering in SCIndustry × state cross-filter
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GKN AUTOMOTIVE, 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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Frequently asked
- What is GKN AUTOMOTIVE, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- GKN AUTOMOTIVE, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 1 violation and $450 in total penalties.
- How does GKN AUTOMOTIVE, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- GKN AUTOMOTIVE, INC. operates in the motor vehicle steering and suspension components (except spring) manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.5.