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GKN AEROSPACE CHEMTRONICS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,033 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1150 W BRADLEY AV
EL CAJON, CA 92020
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- SAN DIEGO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336412
- Inspections
- 5 · last Nov 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 11, 2006
- Registry ID
- 110000478536
How This Compares
#136
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#4,187
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-7% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,827 | — |
| 2016 | 7,428 | +9% |
| 2017 | 9,033 | +22% |
| 2018 | 8,948 | -1% |
| 2019 | 3 | -100% |
| 2020 | 6,513 | +217000% |
| 2021 | 6,368 | -2% |
| 2022 | 6,370 | 0% |
| 2023 | 6,369 | -0% |
| 2024 | 6,376 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 441,604 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 3,843 | 3,843 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 1,273 | 1,273 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,256 | 1,256 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,677 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,409 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,520 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 375,181 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 3,837 | 3,837 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 1,272 | 1,272 | — | — | 0 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,256 | 1,256 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2,186 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,435 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,922 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 650,617 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 3,838 | 3,837 | 1 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 1,272 | 1,272 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,256 | 1,256 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,903 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,516 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,004 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 584,281 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 3,835 | 3,835 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 1,273 | 1,273 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,256 | 1,256 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,965 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,717 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,454 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 577,187 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 3,821 | 3,821 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,595 | 1,595 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 1,092 | 1,092 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2,241 | |
| Nickel compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3,460 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,491 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 4,100 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 477,030 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,320 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 4,207 | 4,207 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,440 | 3,440 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 1,296 | 1,296 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,680 | |
| Nickel compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4,964 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,010 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 442,606 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 4,207 | 4,207 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,440 | 3,440 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 1,382 | 1,382 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3,340 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,990 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 371,085 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 999 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 4,287 | 4,287 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 2,046 | 2,046 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,092 | 1,092 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,484 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,453 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 387,137 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,113 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 3,976 | 3,976 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 1,808 | 1,808 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,040 | 1,040 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,897 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,284 | ♦ Carcinogen |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 448,673 |
| Copper compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 397,449 |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 268 | — | — |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 354,423 |
| Nickel compounds | — | 5 | — | — |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ADVANCED CHEMICAL TREATMENT, LLC
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
|
Nickel compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
SOUTH YUMA COUNTY LANDFILL
YUMA, AZ
|
Nickel compounds | 629 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Nickel compounds | 1,822 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC.
PARKER, AZ
|
Nickel compounds | 41 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 53 |
|
ADVANCED CHEMICAL TREATMENT, LLC
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 69 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC.
PARKER, AZ
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 15 | — | — | — |
|
PACIFIC RESOURCE RECOVERY SERVICES INC
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 267 | — | — |
|
SOUTH YUMA COUNTY LANDFILL
YUMA, AZ
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 105 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 941 | — | — | — |
|
ADVANCED CHEMICAL TREATMENT, LLC
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
|
Copper compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC.
PARKER, AZ
|
Copper compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
SOUTH YUMA COUNTY LANDFILL
YUMA, AZ
|
Copper compounds | 168 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Copper compounds | 1,490 | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | SD CITY PT LOMA WASTEWATER TREATMENT, SAN DIEGO |
| Nitric acid | — | SD CITY PT LOMA WASTEWATER TREATMENT, SAN DIEGO |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 441,551 | SD CITY PT LOMA WASTEWATER TREATMENT, SAN DIEGO |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 11 | SD CITY PT LOMA WASTEWATER TREATMENT, SAN DIEGO |
| Nickel compounds | 22 | SD CITY PT LOMA WASTEWATER TREATMENT, SAN DIEGO |
| Copper compounds | 14 | SD CITY PT LOMA WASTEWATER TREATMENT, SAN DIEGO |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 16, 2024 | Feb 13, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 16, 2024 | Feb 13, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 27, 2024 | Nov 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 27, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 2, 2019 | Jun 8, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 2, 2019 | Dec 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 3, 2009 | Oct 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 15, 2005 | Aug 4, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 15, 2003 | Aug 4, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 18, 1994 | Apr 18, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 13, 1993 | Apr 18, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 27, 1991 | Apr 13, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 6, 1990 | Jan 14, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 6, 1990 | Jan 14, 1991 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD990845513-500 · Sep 30, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD990845513-300 · Jun 27, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2007-0022 · Dec 11, 2006
$11,900
INSPECTION REPORT WRITTEN
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD990845513-001 · Sep 1, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD990845513-002 · Nov 12, 1990
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