COMPLIANCE INFO_2025 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

SAN JOAQUIN Environmental Health Department COUNTY— Hazardous Materials Business Plan Program Inspection Report Facility Name: Facility Address: Date: PEARL CROP INC 11550 INDUSTRIAL DR, STOCKTON October 02, 2025 13 CA Health and Safety Code 25505(a)(4) 1020001 - Established and electronically submitted adequate training program OBSERVATION: A training program was lacking or insufficient. -The facility has not trained employees on all information in the emergency response/contingency plan required to be submitted to CERS. -The on-site facility training plan that covers chemical safety, including handing and storage of fumigation chemicals, has not been implemented. During the inspection, a container of Magnesium Phosphide with the words "Dangerous When Wet"was observed with the lid unsecured in the rain in the outdoor chemical storage area adjacent to the fumigation room. The sides of the storage area were open to rain, the ground inside the area was wet and water from the rain was observed pooled on the container's lid. Safety employee Ervin lifted the lid of the container and stated that product remained inside. REGULATION GUIDANCE: Training programs for all employees and annual training, including refresher courses, shall include familiarity with the facility's Emergency response plans and procedures in the event of a release or threatened release of a hazardous material. Training shall cover, but not limited to, all of the following: (A) Immediate notification contacts to the appropriate local emergency response personnel and to the unified program agency. (B) Procedures for the mitigation of a release or threatened release to minimize any potential harm or damage to persons, property, or the environment. (C) Evacuation plans and procedures, including immediate notice, for the business site. These training programs may take into consideration the position of each employee. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Immediately prepare or update the facility's training program, log into the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) at http://cers.calepa.ca.gov/, upload the correct or updated information, and submit to the EHD for approval. This is a Repeat(Class 2)Violation. 14 CA Health and Safety Code 25505(a)(4) 1020002 - Provided initial and annual training and maintained training records for a minimum of three years OBSERVATION: The facility could not provide HMBP training records for the past three years. EH&S Manager Jackie Serra was able to provide partial training records for some but not all employees for 2024 and 2025. The facility could not provide any training records for 2023. REGULATION GUIDANCE: The business plan shall include provisions for ensuring that appropriate personnel receive initial and annual refresher training. All employees shall be trained in safety procedures in the event of a release or threatened release of a hazardous material, including, but not limited to, familiarity with the following plans and procedures: (A) Immediate notification contacts to the appropriate local emergency response personnel and to the unified program agency. (B) Procedures for the mitigation of a release or threatened release to minimize any potential harm or damage to persons, property, or the environment. (C) Evacuation plans and procedures, including immediate notice, for the business site. This training shall be documented electronically or by hard copy and shall be made available for a minimum of three years. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Immediately provide employee training for appropriate personnel and submit a copy of the training records to the EHD. This is a Repeat(Class 2)Violation. EHD-CUPA Inspection Report IS02 Page 5 of 6 FA0007213 PR0520255 4559018 10/15/2025 1868 E. Hazelton Avenue I Stockton, California 95205 1 T 209 468-3420 1 F 209 464-0138 1 www.sjgov.org/EHD