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All gn San Joaquin County E D Environmental Health Department 7��6 1868 East Hazelton Avenue, Stockton, California 95205-6232 Telephone: (209)468-3420 Fax: (209)468-3433 Web:www.siaov.org/ehd Large Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator Inspection Report Facility Name: Facility Address: Date: SIERRA CHEMICAL CO STKN 1010 INDUSTRIAL STOCKTON October 30 2015 SUMMARY OF VIOLATIONS (CLASS I,CLASS II,or MINOR-Notice to Comply) Item # Remarks 105 CCR 66262.11, 66262.40(c) Failed to determine if a waste is a hazardous waste or retain waste analysis on site for 3 years. A disposal record was observed on site for 35 pounds of"aqua mag;' disposed of as non-hazardous waste on 5/16/14 without a complete hazardous waste determination. Hazardous waste determinations have not been made for the following wastes observed at the facility: - Next to the hazardous waste storage area, a 55 gallon white poly drum labeled as"citric acid neutralized absorbent pads"with a universal waste. When asked about this waste, Ms. Hardy explained that it is labeled as universal waste because they don't believe it is hazardous waste, but it cannot be put in the trash. - In the yard behind the facility, ten plastic tubes with no legible labeling of unknown contents. - In the yard behind the facility, solid accumulation on the bottom of a tank labeled "non potable water wash water." -A pile of diatomaceous earth, rags, absorbent pads, and other debris was observed in the yard behind the facility. - In the outdoor chemical storage area, solid accumulation on the bottom of a tote. - Filter pads from the liquid filtration system -White staining was observed on and around the liquid filtration system in the main building. - Inside the main building, a 5 gallon plastic bucket of solids, including rags, absorbent pads, and gloves, covered with a white solid powder. -Inside the main building, a 55 gallon blue poly drum of an unknown white solid. -Inside the main building, a blue poly drum with unknown contents, labeled with a blank non-hazardous waste sticker. -Inside the main building, a blue plastic container with solids and an unidentified white powder. -Inside the main building, a 5 gallon white plastic bucket of unidientified liquid with floating debris. -In a trailer in the yard behind the facility, several buckets labeled as"Pure Chlor' partially full of liquid. -Liquid and sludge accumulated under the bleach bottle filling equipment. This accumulation was observed to be discolored and dirty. According to Mr. Jim Novak, the plant manager, dirt and dust from the open doors gets into the liquid. Any person who generates a waste shall determine if the waste is a hazardous waste. Immediately stop disposal of these wastes as non-hazardous, make a hazardous waste determination for the wastes listed above, and manage them according the Title 22 hazardous waste regulations. Submit a statement and supporting documentation explaining how these wastes was managed. No waste analysis was available for the diatomaceous earth sludge waste. This waste is being disposed of as non-hazardous waste. A generator shall make a hazardous waste determination and keep a record of any test results, waste analyses, or other determinations made in accordance with hazardous waste regulations for at least three years from the date that the waste was last disposed of. Immediately locate a copy of the waste analysis conducted for the diatomaceous earth =waste and submit a copy to the EHD. If a copy is unavailable, immediately make a hazardous waste determination and begin managing the diatomaceous earth sludge under Title 22 hazardous waste regulations. This is a Class II violation. Received byInspector: 010 Phone: Date: (initial): STACY RIVERA, Senior REHS O f` (209)468-3440 10/30/2015 Page 4 of 14