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The following is an itemized list of hazardous waste violations that have not been addressed for Aztlan Ornamental Iron as of January 21, 2021. Open violations from January 27, 2020 inspection ❑ This violation was corrected ❑This violation will be corrected by(date): ❑ Supporting documents included Describe actions taken or will be taken to correct violation: Violation#708-Failed to properly manage containers of waste aerosol cans. OBSERVATION: The facility is managing universal waste(UW)aerosol can storage containers in a way that is out of compliance with this section. The UW aerosol cans are being stored in cabinets on the west end of the facility. Three UW aerosol cans were observed in a blue cabinet, one of which had leaked a black liquid onto the cabinet shelf.Two UW aerosol cans, missing their actuators,were observed in a yellow cabinet which was adjacent to the blue cabinet.The blue and yellow cabinets were not labeled with the words"Universal Waste-Aerosol Cans", "Waste Aerosol Cans", or"Used Aerosol Cans".Additionally,the blue and yellow cabinets were placed on an area of concrete floor that is not bermed to contain leak and spills. REGULATION GUIDANCE: (f) Any container used to accumulate or transport universal waste aerosol cans, or the contents removed from a universal waste aerosol can or processing device, unless the contents have been determined to not be hazardous waste, shall meet all of the following requirements: (1) (A) Except when waste is added or removed or as provided in subparagraph (B),the container shall be closed, structurally sound, and compatible with the contents of the universal waste aerosol can, and shall show no evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions. (B) The closed container requirement in subparagraph (A)does not apply to a container used to accumulate universal waste aerosol cans prior to processing the cans pursuant to subdivision (h),or prior to shipping the cans offsite, except that the container shall be covered at the end of each workday. (2) The container shall be placed in a location that has sufficient ventilation to avoid formation of an explosive atmosphere, and shall be designed, built, and maintained to withstand pressures reasonably expected during storage and transportation. (3) (A) The container shall be placed on or above a floor or other surface that is free of cracks or gaps and is sufficiently impervious and bermed to contain leaks and spills. (B) Subparagraph (A)does not apply to a container used to accumulate universal waste aerosol cans prior to processing the cans pursuant to subdivision (h)or prior to shipping the cans offsite. (4) Incompatible materials shall be kept segregated and managed appropriately in separate containers. (5) A container holding flammable wastes shall be kept at a safe distance from heat and open flames. (6) A container used to hold universal waste aerosol cans shall be labeled or marked clearly with one of the following phrases: "Universal Waste-Aerosol Cans", "Waste Aerosol Cans", or"Used Aerosol Cans". CORRECTIVE ACTION: 1. Immediately label the cabinets storing UW aerosol cans with the words"Universal Waste-Aerosol Cans", "Waste Aerosol Cans", or"Used Aerosol Cans." 2. Immediately place the cabinets storing UW aerosol cans on or above a floor or other surface that is bermed to contain leaks and spills. 3. Provide a corrective action statement and supporting documentation to the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department(EHD)within 30 days. Page 2 of 5