GKN AEROSPACE NEW ENGLAND, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GKN AEROSPACE NEW ENGLAND, INC. — a aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing facility located at 273 ADAMS STREET, MANCHESTER, CT 06040 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 35 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $32,770.50. The inspection case was opened on 2009-03-09.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $32,770.50 is more than 5.1× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 336412). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within CT, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 35 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 11, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 1, 2011. Of the 35 total citations, 6 (17%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $32,770.50 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $936.30 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for this aerospace manufacturing facility reveals a pervasive breakdown in fundamental safety controls, characterized by
This facility's $32,771 penalty is higher than 84% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 336412 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $19,735.
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What OSHA violations was GKN AEROSPACE NEW ENGLAND, INC. cited for?
GKN AEROSPACE NEW ENGLAND, INC. received 35 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $32,770.50. The inspection opened on 2009-03-09.
How much was GKN AEROSPACE NEW ENGLAND, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $32,770.50 against GKN AEROSPACE NEW ENGLAND, INC. in MANCHESTER, CT. Average per citation: $936.30.
Is GKN AEROSPACE NEW ENGLAND, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GKN AEROSPACE NEW ENGLAND, INC. has a risk score of 31 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $32,770.50 is above the industry average.