A company that manufactures airplane parts has been fined for air quality safety violation, while the hazardous chemical tank that led to the tank evacuation remained in good standing for other regulations after being inspected in recent times. Initial reports of the evacuation suggested that the tank may have leaked a toxin. Regulatory agencies have taken air samples to ensure safety during management of the situation, while local officials said they expect to carry out a full inspection once the danger has been managed.
GKN Aerospace, the company that owns the troubled chemical tank in Garden Grove that led to tens of thousands of people being evacuated this week, has been fined $900,000 for settling an air quality safety violation .
The company manufactures airplane canopies, windows, and other parts that deal with extreme heat and cold. Inspections are normal for the heavily regulated business. The violations settled in 2020 stemmed from an inspection in November of that year and cited the company for exceeding allowed chemical emissions and failing to keep proper records and get permits for equipment or procedures
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