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The following is an itemized list of hazardous waste violations that have not been addressed for LOPEZ CUSTOM COMPOSITES as of January 08, 2020. Open violations from November 22, 2019 inspection Violation#102 -Failed to determine if a waste is a hazardous waste. OBSERVATIONS -Spent paint booth filters are being disposed of into the trash without first making a hazardous waste determination. -Five 1 gallon metal containers of samples (Stonecast)were observed in the hazardous waste storage area. Per Noe Lopez (Owner) he needs to decide if they will be used or disposed of. REGULATION GUIDANCE: Any person who generates a waste shall determine if the waste is a hazardous waste as specified in Title 22 California Code of Regulations (CCR). There are wastes that are listed as hazardous wastes. There are wastes that exhibit one or more of the hazardous waste characteristics: toxic, corrosive, reactive or ignitable. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Immediately stop disposing of paint booth filters to the trash, make a hazardous waste determination for the paint booth filters &samples and manage it according to Title 22 CCR. Use Safety Data Sheets (SDS), waste sampling and test results or other knowledge to support your hazardous waste determination. Waste testing must be done using methods specified in Title 22 CCR including sections 66261.20-24. Submit a statement and supporting documentation with your hazardous waste determination. Demonstrate current storage and labeling for wastes determined to be hazardous wastes. Provide disposal records for wastes determined to be hazardous wastes and stored longer than the number of days specified in Title 22 CCR for your hazardous waste generator status. ❑ 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 #106 - Failed to train employees on waste handling and emergency procedures. OBSERVATION At the time of inspection, it could not be demonstrated (not necessarily documented) that employees who handle hazardous waste were properly trained. Per Noe Lopez(Owner) employees have not be trained on hazardous communication since 2017. REGULATION GUIDANCE: The business owner must ensure that all employees are thoroughly familiar with proper waste handling and emergency procedures, relevant to their responsibilities during normal facility operations and emergencies. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Immediately train the employees. Provide proof of training within 30 days to the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department(EHD)for employees whose responsibilities include hazardous waste. ❑ This violation was corrected ❑ This violation will be corrected by (date): ❑ Supporting documents included Describe actions taken or will be taken to correct violation: Page 1 of 4