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SAN JOAQUIN Environmental Health Department N T Y Time In: Time Out: COMPLAINT INSPECTION REPORT Name of Facility: FED EX GROUND - TRACY Date: 09/09/2021 Address: 5655 HOOD WAY, TRACY Owner/Operator: FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE SYSTEM INC Telephone: (412) 262-7375 Program Element: 2546 - RELEASE/SPILL RESPONSE (EXCLUDING JOINT TEAM) Complaint #: COKQVSCPO Responsible Party Contact: LETI ESTRADA , DESCRIPTION OF COMPLAINT ALLEGATIONS The San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department received the following complaint: APPROXIMATELY 6 GALLONS OF HYDROCHLORIC ACID WAS RELEASED WHEN PACKAGE HANDLER DROPPED THE CASE OVERALL INSPECTION NOTES AND COMMENTS NOTES Arrived on site at approximately 1:25am. I met with Assistant Senior Manager Enrique Padilla. Per Enrique, a package handler dropped a package. The package contained six one-gallon glass containers of hydrochloric acid. Per Enrique, 5 of the 6 containers broke and released the hydrochloric acid onto the concrete floor inside a building. Per Enrique, there were approximately 20 employees in the area when the spill happened. The employees were moved to the other end of the building. Enrique stated that one of their hub administrators is certified in managing hazardous materials spills. This individual attempted to clean the spill by applying absorbent while wearing personal protective equipment. The hydrochloric acid came into contact with another unknown hazardous material container that was stored on the ground. Per Enrique, they stopped cleaning immediately. It was determined that the products were compatible but they decided to reach out to ERTS to coordinate the clean-up. At the time of arrival, Enrique did not know if a cleaning company had been hired. Enrique stated he was under the impression that ETRS had hired someone. I left the site with plans to issue a notice to abate, however, Enrique called shortly after I left the site to inform me that Ancon would arrive at approximately 3am. I returned to the site and met with Jason Morgan of Ancon. Per Jason, the clean-up will be completed within a few hours. They plan to sweep the absorbent, neutralize the area with sodium bicarbonate, containerize impacted boxes/packages, and leave the waste on site. Per Jason, the waste will be disposed of pending profiling. I left the site at approximately 3:24am. I received a call from Jason confirming that clean-up was completed and photos of the clean-up was received at 4:50pm. Please be advised that the disposal of any waste [HSC 5411] or disposal of any hazardous waste, or the causing thereof, is prohibited when the disposal is at a facility that is not permitted or authorized for hazardous waste disposal. [HSC 25189.5(a).]. Please be aware that all hazardous waste shall be disposed of under appropriate hazardous waste manifesting procedure [HSC 25160 (b)(3)]. Provide hazardous waste determinations and waste/hazardous waste disposal records for impacted material to the EHD. The person in charge is responsible for ensuring that the above mentioned facility is in compliance with all applicable sections of the California Health and Safety Code. If a reinspection is required, fees will be assessed at the current hourly rate. Received by: Name and Title: Emailed to Leti Estrada, Hub Manage EH Specialist: VICKY VANG-LEE Phone: (209) 616-3028 COKOVSCP0 SC978 09/09/2021 EHD 25-01 Rev. 01/07/2021 Page 1 of 1 Complaint Inspection Report 1868 E. Hazelton Avenue I Stockton, California 95205 I T 209 468-3420 I F 209 464-0138 I www.sjgov.org/ehd