Cleanup Begins at GKN Aerospace Plant

Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Cleanup crews are finally moving in at the GKN Aerospace plant in Garden Grove and Stanton after that May chemical scare — hauling out neutralized, flammable MMA that caused mass evacuations. The operation, running Monday through Thursday, involves temperature-controlled containers and strict safety protocols, with air quality monitored constantly and adjusted for wind. Residents may smell a fruity odor — that’s the MMA, which has a low odor threshold — but it’s not dangerous at those levels. The leak, triggered by a tank crack that relieved pressure, avoided a potential explosion. You can…