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SAN J O A g U I N Environmental Health Department <br /> CC LJ N T Y------- <br /> RCRA Large Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator Inspection Report <br /> Facility Name: Facility Address: Date: <br /> METAL FINISHING SOLUTIONS-STOCKTON 1 1325 EL PINAL DR, STOCKTON August 31, 2020 <br /> SUMMARY OF VIOLATIONS <br /> (CLASS I,CLASS II,or MINOR-Notice to Comply) <br /> Item# Remarks <br /> 303 CCR 66265.33 Failed to maintain all communication or alarm systems, spill control, or decontamination equipment. <br /> OBSERVATION: <br /> -The secondary containment for the process line was observed with approximately 3-4 inches of clear liquid with a <br /> grayish white sludge. Per Corey Dehl (General Manager),this sludge was accidentally pumped into the secondary <br /> containment instead of the hazardous waste tanks and has been there for more than three weeks. Additionally,the <br /> facility is waiting for the sludge to dry out so that it can be scooped out and disposed of as hazardous waste. SJC <br /> EHD measured the pH of the liquid with pH paper and it indicated a pH of 1-2. <br /> -A secondary containment pallet for sodium hydroxide was observed on the eastern side of the process line <br /> approximately half full of yellow sludge. <br /> -A secondary containment pallet for sulfuric acid was observed on the eastern side of the wastewater treatment <br /> area approximately half full of liquid. <br /> -The secondary containment for the wastewater treatment tanks was observed with an accumulation of clear liquid <br /> below the pump between the two neutralization tanks. SJC EHD took a pH of the liquid and it indicated a pH of 14. <br /> REGULATION GUIDANCE:All facility spill control equipment shall be maintained as necessary to assure its proper <br /> operation in time of emergency. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTION: Bring the secondary containment into proper working order by removing the liquid in the <br /> secondary containment and placing in the proper waste container. Provide a corrective action statement to the San <br /> Joaquin County Environmental Health Department within 30 days. <br /> This is a Class II violation. <br /> 403 CCR 66265.173 Failed to keep hazardous waste containers closed except when adding or removing hazardous <br /> waste. <br /> OBSERVATION:The following open hazardous waste storage containers were observed on-site: One white plastic <br /> 275 gallon tote of spent aluminum filters was observed open east of the process line. <br /> REGULATION GUIDANCE:A container holding hazardous waste shall always be closed during transfer and <br /> storage, except when it is necessary to add or remove waste. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTION: Immediately close these containers and ensure all hazardous waste containers are closed <br /> when not adding or removing waste. Provide a corrective action statement and supporting documentation to the <br /> San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department within 30 days. <br /> This is a Class II violation. <br /> FA0024706 PR0543517 SCO01 08/31/2020 <br /> EHD 22-03 Rev.9/20/2019 Page 11 of 17 RCRA Large Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator OIR <br /> 1868 E. Hazelton Avenue I Stockton, California 95205 1 T 209 468-3420 1 F 209 464-0138 1 www.sjcehd.com <br />