Top Industrial Air Pollution Sources Located within the Barrio Logan Community Planning Area1
ID / Companies in
Alphabetical Order2 / Add # / Street / Business Type / Primary Air Pollution and Toxic Accident Hazards
A / ADVANCED METAL FORMING / 2618 / National Ave / Metal Fabrication/ Welding / Chromium, Nickel
B / ARATEX / 3554 / Dalbergia St / Laundromat / Formaldehyde
C / ARC CASTLE ELECTRIC / 3106 / Main St / Misc Repair Shop / Formaldehyde and Benzene
D / CALTRANS / 1995 / Newton Ave / Mobile Equipment Storage Yard / Nickel, Manganese, Diesel
E / CARLSON AND BEAULOYE / 2141 / Newton Ave / Metal Plating / Chromium, Nickel, Cadmium
F / CP FRUIT / 2001 / Main St / Warehouse / Diesel
G / CPR / 2328 / Newton Ave / Autobody/Repair / Diesel
H / DIEGO & SON PRINTING / 2104 / National Ave / Commercial offset printing / Isopropyl Alcohol, Methyl Ethyl Ketone
I / E & A ORNAMENTAL IRON / 1827 / Logan Ave / Metal Fabrication/ Welding / Chromium, Manganese
J / EARL INDUSTRIES / 2102 / Main St / Metal Fabrication/ Welding / Chromium, Manganese
K / FRASER BOILER / 1746 / Newton Ave / Metal Fabrication/ Welding / Chromium, Diesel, Nickel
L / GOLDEN GATE WELDING / 2632 / National Ave / Metal Fabrication / Welding / Diesel, Manganese, Nickel
M / INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITES GROUP INC / 3715 / Dalbergia St / Manufacture fiberglass products for airplanes and trucks / Chromium, and Cadmium
N / JAVIER LAWN MOWER SHOP / 3722 / Main St / Metal Fabrication/ Welding / Chromium
O / NORTH STAR PROPELLERS INC / 2285 / Newton Ave / Metal Fabrication/ Welding / Diesel primarily, Nickel and other metals
P / PRO LINE PAINTS / 2646 / Main St / Paint mixing, distributing, manufacturing / Copper, toluene and xylene. Moderate amounts of solvents create increased fire risk
Q / RESTAURANT DEPOT / 1709 / Main St / Warehouse/ Distribution / Diesel
R / SAN DIEGO GALVANIZING / 3586 / Dalbergia St / Metal Plating and Welding / Formaldehyde and Benzene
S / SUPER WELDING OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA / 1702 / National Ave / Metal Fabrication/ Welding / Diesel, Chromium, Nickel, Manganese
T / TRIMM WOODWORKING / 2130 / Newton Ave / Woodwork / Toluene, Xylene, MEK
U / WESTERN STEEL / 2292 / National Ave / Metal Fabrication/ Welding / Diesel, Manganese, Nickel, Chromium
Notes: 1) Industrial air pollution sources within the Barrio Logan Community Planning Area were evaluated for health hazards based on air
pollution emissions estimates calculated by the CA Air Resources Board (ARB). Sources were prioritized for inclusion in this list by
evaluating the quantity of emissions from a given source, the toxicity of the pollutants emitted as defined by established CA ARB standards, and the proximity of the source to sensitive receptors, such as schools and daycares.. 2) Companies listed in alphabetical order, they are not ranked by pollution risk
Health Effects of the Primary Air Pollutants Emitted
Diesel Diesel emissions can cause cancer and harm the tissues of the lungs. Diesel particulates transport and deposit many highly toxic substances into the lungs, and worsen respiratory problems like asthma and bronchitis.
Chromium Chromium- 6 can cause cancer, even at very low levels. In workers, it has been linked to asthma. Chromium-6 can also hurt the digestive system, the nose, kidneys, and red blood cells in people that are exposed to Chromium-6 over long periods of time. The majority of what we know about health effects comes from workers who are exposed to Chromium-6. No one knows how it affects children.
Nickel Nickel can cause cancer of the lungs and nasal passages. The most common effect of nickel exposure is an allergic reaction. Approximately 10-15% of the population is sensitive to nickel. The most common reaction is a rash at the site of contact. Less frequently, some people that are sensitive to nickel suffer asthma attacks after exposure. Some workers exposed to high levels of nickel have developed chronic bronchitis and changes to their lungs.
Manganese Manganese affects the nervous system and lungs of workers exposed to it. The most common respiratory symptom is difficulty breathing. Manganese penetrates deeply into the lungs and can cause pneumonia and bronchitis. Like Chromium-6, the majority of what we know about manganese comes from worker exposure. No one knows at what levels children are affected.
Solvents These materials can damage the central nervous system and internal organs such as the liver and kidneys. They can irritate and damage lungs, and irritate and dry out skin. Certain solvents have additional hazards such as causing cancer or harm to unborn babies.