Establishment profile
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
12651 CRENSHAW BLVD, HAWTHORNE, CA, 90250
Operated by Space Exploration Technologies · 1 of 6 establishments
336411 — Aircraft Manufacturing
Summary
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 6 inspections over 9 years of recorded history, with $24,285 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 63rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 321 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 93rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 months ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $24,285 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3328(A)(1) | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 |
| 4184(B) | 1 | 1 | $5,060 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 |
| 3203(A)(4) | 1 | 1 | $750 | Oct 2017 | Oct 2017 |
| 3203(A) | 1 | 1 | $475 | Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 3364 within CA. Peer group: 321 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 6,450 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2022 | Blunt force,Blunt force trauma,Cover,Electronic Technicn,Falling Object,Fracture,Head,Pneumatic,Pressure,Rocket Motor,Skull,Struck By,Testing,Venting | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Mar 15, 2021 | CNC Routing Machines,Caught In,Interlock,Knee,Laceration,Lathe,Ligament,Maintenance,Repair,Rotating Parts,Tear,Working Alone | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Apr 23, 2017 | Amputated,Amputation,Finger,Material Handling | 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 4 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 SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for Space Exploration Technologies, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Space Exploration Technologies locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 10 cases · 10 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-CA-337385 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2024 | Feb 2026 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-337373 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2024 | May 2026 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-307555 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2022 | May 2026 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-307551 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2022 | May 2026 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-307546 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2022 | May 2026 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-307539 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2022 | May 2026 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-307532 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2022 | May 2026 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-307525 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2022 | May 2026 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-307514 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2022 | May 2026 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-307446 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2022 | May 2026 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: 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). 6 facilities · 1 significant noncompliance.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP 1 ROCKET RD · HAWTHORNE, CA, 90250 | AirWaterRCRA | Significant Violation QNCR 8 | 6 | 0 | — | Oct 2024 | View → |
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP 12524 CERISE AVE · HAWTHORNE, CA, 90250 | WaterRCRA | Violation Identified QNCR 1 | 2 | 0 | — | Jul 2026 | View → |
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES 3715 JACK NORTHROP AVE · HAWTHORNE, CA, 90250 | RCRA | No Violation Identified QNCR 3 | 2 | 0 | — | Jul 2025 | View → |
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP 2815 W EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD · HAWTHORNE, CA, 90250 | WaterRCRA | No Violation Identified | 3 | 0 | — | May 2025 | View → |
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES 12520 WILKIE AVE · HAWTHORNE, CA, 90250 | RCRA | Violation QNCR 6 | 1 | 0 | — | Oct 2022 | View → |
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP 12651 CRENSHAW BLVD · HAWTHORNE, CA, 90250 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | 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.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 481212 - NONSCHEDULED CHARTERED FREIGHT AIR TRANSPORTATION. Last action: 2026-07-01. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2023-11-13 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2022-02-23 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $18,475 | |
| 2021-04-26 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $5,060 | |
| 2017-05-02 | Accident | 1 | — | $750 | |
| 2017-03-22 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. is one of 6 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Space Exploration Technologies.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Space Exploration Technologies across all 6 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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- L-3 Communications, Inc.Torrance — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.SAN DIEGO — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATIONREDONDO BEACH — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.POWAY — 2 federal enforcement records
- M-1 SUPPORT SERVICESSAN DIEGO — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATIONSUNNYVALE — 2 federal enforcement records
- M-1 SUPPORT SERVICESCORONADO — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Space Exploration Technologies, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORPREDMOND, WA — 2 federal enforcement records
- SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.CAPE CANAVERAL, FL — 2 federal enforcement records
- SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIESMC GREGOR, TX — 1 federal enforcement record
- SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIESBROWNSVILLE, TX — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Space Exploration Technologies locationsParent rollup
- Aircraft ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in CAState-wide enforcement data
- Aircraft Manufacturing in CAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Space Exploration Technologies, which operates 6 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.'s OSHA violation history?
- SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. has 6 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $24,285 in total penalties.
- How does SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. operates in the aircraft manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2. SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.'s self-reported DART rate is 0.87 compared to an industry average of 1.4.