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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.sjgov.org/ehd Small Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator Inspection Report Facility Name: Facility Address: Date: UFP Thornton, LLC 26200 N NOWELL RD, THORNTON SUMMARY OF VIOLATIONS (CLASS I, CLASS II,or MINOR-Notice to Comply) Item# Remarks 704 CCR 66273.33(b) Failed to properly manage universal waste lamps. Multiple universal waste(UW) lamps were left piled on the concrete floor of the hazardous waste storage area. Universal waste lamps shall be stored in a manner that prevents breakage and release to the environment. All broken universal waste lamps and releases shall be immediately cleaned and containerized. Immediately store all universal waste lamps in a manner that prevents breakage and release to the environment. This is a Class II violation. 708 HSC 25201.16(f) Failed to properly manage containers of waste aerosol cans. The 55 gallon drum of universal waste(UW) aerosols was filled with aerosols so that it could not be closed at the end of the work day. UW aerosols shall be accumulated in a container that is closed, structurally sound and compatible with the contents of the universal waste aerosol can and show no leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage. Immediately close the container. This is a Class II violation. 712 CCR 66273.34 Failed to label universal waste to identify type of universal waste. The box of universal waste(UW) batteries and the UW lamps were not labeled to identify type of UW. Universal waste shall be marked with the words "Universal Waste" and the type of waste (batteries, mercury containing equipment, lamps, electronic devices, CRTs, CRT glass). Immediately label these wastes and ensure that all universal wastes are labeled with the required information. This is a Class II violation. 713 CCR 66273.35 Stored UW onsite greater than one year or was unable to demonstrate the time UW has been stored. Facility did not demonstrate when the universal waste(UW) lamps, aerosols, and batteries on site became a UW. Universal waste may be accumulated for no longer than one year from the date the universal waste was generated. The universal waste handler shall be able to demonstrate the length of time that the universal waste has been accumulated. Since it could not be demonstrated how long this waste was stored on site, immediately dispose of this waste and submit a copy of the disposal receipt to the EHD by 11-27-14. This is a Class II violation. Overall Inspection Comments: Complete and submit a copy of the Return to Compliance Certification form to the EHD with a statement documenting the corrective actions that have been or will be taken for each violation, and any supporting paperwork, by 11-27-14. Consent to perform the inspection, take photos and collect samples was given by Martin Hernandez, Assistant Safety Director. This facility generated 1.78 tons of hazardous waste in the last calendar year 2013 (Jan-Dec). Please be aware as of January 1, 2013, all businesses are required to submit all hazardous materials information online to the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) at http://cers.calepa.ca.gov. Be sure to include your hazardous waste activity in the Businesses Activities section in CERS in addition to any other relevant activities and required fields. ecei ial): Inspector: Phone: ate: ARTS VELOSO, Senior REHS (209) 468-3453 10/27/2014 Pan.R of 7