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San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department 1868 East Hazelton Avenue, Stockton, California 95205-6232 7" Telephone: (209)468-3420 Fax:(209)468-3433 Web:www.sigov.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 Il,or MINOR-Notice to Comply) , Item # Remarks 301 CCR 66265.31 Facility not maintained to minimize the release of a hazardous waste. The following were observed at the facility: -Caustic and bleach sample jars were observed in the sample storage area with white solid accumulated on their lids and on the storage shelving. -Inside the main building, a white solid was observed accumulated on the wooden pallets beneath blue plastic containers marked as hypochlorite solution. -In the yard behind the facility, a 1 gallon can of"asphalt sealer"was observed leaking oily liquid onto the ground. -In the yard behind the facility, hydraulic oil was observed spilled onto the ground from landing gear stored in a junk pile. -In the outside chemical storage area, white staining was observed on the asphalt and the ground. -The diaphragm sump pump on the Powell machine was observed with an accumulation of solids on and under it due to a leak of sodium hypochlorite. -Solids accumulated in the secondary containment under the sodium hypochlorite solution 1791 tank in the Powell area. -Solids accumulated on the sodium hypochlorite piping joints and fittings attached to the tank in the Powell area. -White staining and concrete etching was observed on the ground leading to a sump near the sulfuric acid tank area. -The secondary containment coating under the outside hydrochloric/sulfuric acid tank area was observed peeling and deteriorated. -The secondary containment under the indoor bleach bottle filling equipment was observed deteriorated. -The secondary containment at the outdoor hydrochloric acid filling/bottling area was observed deteriorated. - White powder was observed on and around the paper bags of chemicals, stored on wooden pallets on the floor in the main building, , dusting the outside of the bags, spilling from broken bags, and accumulating on the pallets and the floor. The bags of chemicals included soda ash, sodium bicarbonate, magnesium oxide, calcium chloride, aluminum sulfate, and caustic soda beads. According to Mr. Novak, this waste is swept up with the floor sweeping compound and put in the trash. No containment was observed for collection of these wastes. 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 clean up all hazardous waste spills and stains, manage according to Title 22 hazardous waste regulations, and take all necessary actions to prevent possible releases. Submit a statement and supporting documentation explaining how this waste was managed. This is a Class II violation. 303 CCR 66265.33 Failed to maintain all communication or alarm systems, spill control, or decontamination equipment. A spill pallet was observed in the yard behind the facility with white solids accumulated at the bottom; according to Ms. Hardy, the solids are a dried caustic. According to the attached inspection tag, the eyewash station in the shop was last checked on November 19, 2012. All facility communications or alarm systems, fire protection equipment, spill control equipment, and decontamination equipment, where required, shall be tested and maintained as necessary to assure its proper operation in time of emergency. Spill containment shall be maintained clean and dry at all times. Immediately begin this practice. This is a Class II violation. Received by Inspector: �p Phone: Date: (initiali: �/ STACY RIVERA, Senior REHS 9 ' (209)468-3440 10/30/2015 Page 11 of 14