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INSPECTION: <br /> An inspection was made of the facility on August 18, 1993 . <br /> (photo #1) Contact was made with Mr. Arthur Smith. Mr. Smith <br /> was informed of PHS-EHD receiving a complaint concerning <br /> hazardous waste handling, employee safety concerns, and the <br /> need to make an inspection of the facility. Mr. Smith was <br /> informed that the inspection would include photographs, <br /> samples, and the inspection of documents concerning handling <br /> of hazardous waste and safety. Mr. Smith stated, "Come on, " <br /> and lead the inspection team to the photo processing area. <br /> Mr. Renato Tupas, identified in records as an officer in the <br /> company, also joined the inspection. <br /> Note: Mr. Smith was personally known by me from previous <br /> inspections. He had, on past inspections, identified himself <br /> as the President of RV Circuits and in charge of operations of <br /> the facility. <br /> PHOTO PROCESSING AREA: <br /> Several trays of chemicals were found in this area. Mr. Smith <br /> was asked if any of the photographic materials contained <br /> silver. Mr. Smith indicated that he believed the developer <br /> solution contained silver. Mr. Smith was asked where the <br /> waste from the photo area went. Mr. Smith indicated that all <br /> the waste material went to the batch treatment area with all <br /> other waste from the facility. Mr. Smith was asked if any of <br /> the treatment operations of his treatment plant recover silver <br /> from the photo waste. Mr. Smith indicated that he did not <br /> have silver recovery ability. Mr. Smith stated, "Most of the <br /> developer evaporates anyway" . Mr. Smith indicated that he <br /> used one quart of developer every two weeks. (photo 12) <br /> SILKSCREEN AREA: <br /> The wash down booths appeared to be stained and deteriorated. <br /> Mr. Smith again affirmed that all waste waters were contained <br /> and were sent to the batch treatment plant. (photo #3,4) <br /> MAINTENANCE ROOM: <br /> 2 (, <br /> Sa*eral open and unlabeled containers were found in the room. <br /> Z 6 fS4;twen five gallon-containers were noted) . (photo 5, One <br /> container was marked, "H2SO4" . (photo #9) Mr. Smith indicated <br /> that this container and all the others in the immediate area <br /> were a oil/water mixture which was recycled. The containers <br /> in the room were not covered nor were any of them properly <br /> labeled. Several containers had a red oil-like material on <br /> the surface. (photo 07) Mr!v:=��,�`ook F tow�i,s ht4l� <br /> different containers and found a hxe container wTiic�i iad a <br /> indicated a pH of 1. This container also was unlabeled and <br /> 2 <br />