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Environmental Health Department Small Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator Inspection Report Date: March 10, 2020 Facility Address: 1721 W YOSEMITE AVE, MANTECA Facility Name: KAISER PERMANENTE SUMMARY OF VIOLATIONS (CLASS I, CLASS II, or MINOR - Notice to Comply) RemarksItem # 605 CCR 66262.34(f) Failed to completely label containers or portable tanks of hazardous waste. OBSERVATION: Hazardous waste containers were observed on-site with incomplete labeling. The containers were: - Located in the Pharmacy: 1. A black container with a white lid was missing the hazardous properties and the composition (contents) (see photos IMG 1213-4). 2. A black container with a clear lid was missing the composition (contents) (IMG 1215-6). 3. A black container with a white lid was missing the composition (contents) (IMG 1217). - Located in the Pediatrics Department: 4. A black container with a white lid and storing aerosols, was missing the hazardous properties (IMG 1218-20) - Located in the Adult Family Medicine Soiled Utility Room: 5. A black container with a white lid storing silver nitrate sticks was incorrectly marked as flammable, corrosive, and reactive for the hazardous properties (IMG 1221-3). According to a hazardous waste labeling guidance document, posted in the room, silver nitrate sticks are to be marked as an oxidizer. 6. A black container with a white lid storing Cardinal Health Hot Packs and Infant Heel Warmers, was missing composition (contents) (IMG 1227-8). 7. A black container with a white lid storing silver nitrate sticks was incorrectly marked as corrosive for the hazardous properties (IMG 1229-31). According to a hazardous waste labeling guidance document, posted in the room, silver nitrate sticks are to be marked as an oxidizer. 8. A black container with a clear lid and storing foam hand sanitizer, was missing the hazardous properties, physical state, and composition (contents) (IMG 1235-7). 9. A black container with a clear lid was labeled as storing "expired supp" and contained several waste items, including one labeled "BD Universal Viral Transport for Viruses, Chlamydiae, Mycoplasmas and Ureaplasmas." The composition (contents) listed on the container as "expired supp" does not provide a clear indication as to what is stored in the container. (IMG 1238-9) 10. A black container with a white lid and storing hot & cold compresses/packs, was missing the physical state (IMG 1242-4). 11. A black container with a white lid and storing silver nitrate applicators, was missing the physical state and hazardous properties (IMG 1245-7). 12. A black container with a white lid was missing the physical state, hazardous properties, and accumulation start date, and was partially illegibly labeled with a composition (contents) of "cultery stick" (IMG 1248-50). 13. A black container with a white lid and storing expired/unopened swabs, was missing the physical state and hazardous properties (IMG 1251-3). 14. A black container with a white lid and storing hydrogen peroxide, was missing the physical state and hazardous properties (IMG 1254-5). - Located in the Ultrasound area: 15. A black container with a white lid and labeled as storing "all test strips & container disposal," was missing the physical state and hazardous properties (IMG 1256-59). - Located in the Laboratory: 16. A black container with a white lid was missing the physical state, hazardous properties, and composition FA0013836 PR0518550 SC001 03/10/2020 EHD 22-01 Rev. 9/20/2019 Small Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator OIRPage 5 of 6 1868 E. Hazelton Avenue | Stockton, California 95205 | T 209 468-3420 | F 209 464-0138 | www.sjcehd.com