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San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department 1868 East Hazelton Avenue, Stockton, California 95205-6232 Telephone: (209)468-3420 Far: (209) 468-3433 Web:www.sjoov.org/ehd Small Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator Inspection Report Facility Name: Facility Address: Date: ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL 1 1800 N CALIFORNIA ST, STOCKTON April 21, 2017 SUMMARY OF VIOLATIONS (CLASS I,CLASS II,or MINOR-Notice to Comply) Item# Remarks 301 CCR 66262.34(d)(2) Facility not maintained to minimize the release of a hazardous waste. At the time of inspection: Hazardous waste staining mixture in the Healthcare Clinical Laboratory is poured into a container in two sinks. Both sinks appeared to be stained from drips, splashes, over pours, etc. In each sink there is an unplugged drain. Facilities shall be maintained and operated to minimize the possibility of a fire, explosion, or release of hazardous waste to air, soil, or surface water which could threaten human health or the environment Immediately implement a procedure to minimize the release of the hazardous waste and begin managing according to Title 22 hazardous waste regulations. Submit a statement and supporting documentation explaining how this waste was managed. This is a Class II violation. 403 CCR 66262.34(d)(2) Failed to keep hazardous waste containers closed except when adding or removing hazardous waste. At time of inspection: One 55g drum of viral disinfectant One 55g drum of methanol, acetone were seen open. All hazardous waste containers shall be closed at all times except when adding or removing waste. Immediately close these containers and ensure all hazardous waste containers are closed when not adding or removing waste. This is a Class II violation. 603 CCR 66262.34(e)(1)(C) Failed to mark initial accumulation start date on satellite containers. At time of inspection: One 1 g container in the main lab did not have an initial start accumulation date. One 1 g container in the main lab had an incomplete initial start accumulation date (date, month, without a year). Several 1-g containers in the main hazardous waste storage area had dates marked in pen on the plastic that wiped off or were illegible. Several 1 g containers in the main hazardous waste storage area did not have an initial start accumulation date. Several 1 g containers had incomplete initial start accumulation dates(date, month, without a year). The initial date of waste accumulation shall be clearly marked and visible for inspection on each container used for satellite accumulation of hazardous waste. Immediately begin this practice. This is a Class II violation. FA0003761 PRO514003 SCO01 04/21/2017 EHD 22-01 Rev.09/22/16 Page 5 of 7 Small Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator OIR