Inspection Type |
Referral
|
Scope |
Partial
|
Safety/Health |
Health
|
Close Conference |
2024-04-10
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Emphasis |
L: EISAOF, L: EISAX50
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Related Activity
Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
1739421 |
Safety |
Yes |
|
Type |
Referral |
Activity Nr |
2149125 |
Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100107 B05 I |
Issuance Date |
2024-09-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-31 |
Current Penalty |
5646.0 |
Initial Penalty |
11292.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): The spraying operations (except electrostatic spraying operations) were not designed, installed and maintained such that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth (or booth cross section during spraying operations) was not less than 100 linear feet per minute. Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or ensure that the required air velocity was maintained. Filter rolls were not inspected to insure proper replacement of filter media. Facility at 1211 High Street in Central Falls: a. On or about 4/10/2024, the cross-section air velocity of the paint booth was measured and calculated to be 27.3 linear feet per minute, exposing employees to a flammable vapor hazard while spray painting in the booth with paints including, but not limited to, Sherwin-Williams Quick Dry Enamel Blue F77XXL26645-4303, with a Flash Point of Closed cup: 2�C (35.6�F) Highly flammable liquid and vapor. |
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Citation ID |
01001B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100107 B09 |
Issuance Date |
2024-09-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-31 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction. Facility at 1211 High Street in Central Falls: a. On or about 4/10/2024, the employer did not ensure that a clear space of 3 feet or more on all sides was kept free from storage or combustible construction to allow access for cleaning. Combustible wood blocks, plywood, and cardboard were leaning against the right side of the paint booth. |
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Citation ID |
01001C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100107 C08 |
Issuance Date |
2024-09-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-31 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(8): Portable electric lamps shall not be used in any spraying area during spraying operations. Portable electric lamps, if used during cleaning or repairing operations, shall be of the type approved for hazardous Class I locations. Facility at 1211 High Street in Central Falls: a. On or about 4/10/2024, a portable electric lamp, not approved for hazardous locations, was used in the spraying area during spraying operations where highly flammable liquids and vapors were used including, but not limited to, Sherwin-Williams Quick Dry Enamel Blue F77XXL26645-4303, with a Flash Point of Closed cup: 2�C (35.6�F). |
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Citation ID |
01001D |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100107 F03 |
Issuance Date |
2024-09-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-31 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(f)(3): Sprinklers protecting spraying areas were not kept as free from deposits as practical by cleaning daily if necessary. Facility at 1211 High Street in Central Falls: a. On or about 4/10/2024, the employer did not ensure that sprinklers protecting spraying areas were kept as free from deposits as practical and interfered with the operation of the sprinkler by covering the sprinkler with a disposable glove. |
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Citation ID |
01001E |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100107 G02 |
Issuance Date |
2024-09-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-31 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary. Facility at 1211 High Street in Central Falls: a. On or about 4/10/2024, the employer did not keep the walls, ceiling and floor of the paint booth free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues and thereby exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards while spray painting in the booth with paints including, but not limited to, Sherwin-Williams Quick Dry Enamel Blue F77XXL26645-4303, with a Flash Point of Closed cup: 2�C (35.6�F) Highly flammable liquid and vapor. |
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Citation ID |
01002A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-09-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-31 |
Current Penalty |
3226.5 |
Initial Penalty |
6453.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for employees required to wear a respirator for tasks including but not limited to spray painting. Facility at 1211 High Street in Central Falls: a. On or about 4/10/2024, the employer did not establish and implement a workplace specific written respiratory protection program for employees required to wear respirators for tasks including but not limited to spray painting thereby exposing employee to respiratory hazards. |
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Citation ID |
01002B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100134 D01 III |
Issuance Date |
2024-09-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-31 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form. Facility at 1211 High Street in Central Falls: a. On or about 4/10/2024, the employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace for employees performing tasks including, but not limited to, spray painting thereby exposing employees to inhalation and respiratory hazards. |
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Citation ID |
01002C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-09-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-31 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace. Facility at 1211 High Street in Central Falls: a. On or about 4/10/2024, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator for employees required to wear respirators for tasks including, but not limited to spray painting, thereby exposing employees to respiratory hazards. |
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Citation ID |
01002D |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100134 F01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-09-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-31 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT). Facility at 1211 High Street in Central Falls: a. On or about 4/10/2024, the employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT) for employees performing tasks, including but not limited to, spray painting thereby exposing employees to inhalation and respiratory hazards. |
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Citation ID |
01002E |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100134 K |
Issuance Date |
2024-09-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-31 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable respiratory protection training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary. Facility at 1211 High Street in Central Falls: a. On or about 4/10/2024, the employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable respiratory protection training for employees required to wear respirators while performing tasks, including but not limited to, spray painting, thereby exposing employees to inhalation and respiratory hazards. |
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Citation ID |
01003A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-09-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-31 |
Current Penalty |
4033.5 |
Initial Penalty |
8067.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
25 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met. Facility at 1211 High Street in Central Falls: a. On or about 4/10/2024, the employer did not fully implement and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program in that labeling was not adequate, SDSs were not current and training was not adequate, for employees working with hazardous chemicals including but not limited to, Sherwin-Williams Quick Dry Enamel Blue F77XXL26645-4303, with a Flash Point of Closed cup: 2�C (35.6�F) which is highly flammable liquid and vapor. |
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Citation ID |
01003B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 F06 II |
Issuance Date |
2024-09-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-31 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
25 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical. Facility at 1211 High Street in Central Falls: a. On or about 4/10/2024, the employer did not ensure secondary containers containing various chemicals throughout the facility were marked appropriately to comply with the hazard communication standard. |
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Citation ID |
01003C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 G08 |
Issuance Date |
2024-09-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-31 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
25 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical. Facility at 1211 High Street in Central Falls: a. On or about 4/10/2024, the employer did not maintain copies of the required, current safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, including but not limited to, Sherwin-Williams Quick Dry Enamel Blue F77XXL26645-4303 which is highly flammable liquid and vapor. |
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Citation ID |
01003D |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-09-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-31 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
25 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area. Facility at 1211 High Street in Central Falls: a. On or about 4/10/2024, the employer did not ensure employees received effective information and training on hazardous chemicals used in their work area, including but not limited to, Sherwin-Williams Quick Dry Enamel Blue F77XXL26645-4303, with a Flash Point of Closed cup: 2�C (35.6�F) which is highly flammable liquid and vapor. |
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|
Inspection Type |
Planned
|
Scope |
Complete
|
Safety/Health |
Safety
|
Close Conference |
2024-04-05
|
Emphasis |
L: EISAX50, L: FORKLIFT, L: R1Noise, N: AMPUTATE, L: EISAOF, P: AMPUTATE
|
Related Activity
Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
1740257 |
Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 I |
Issuance Date |
2024-08-16 |
Current Penalty |
4114.0 |
Initial Penalty |
8228.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-09 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section. a) Milling Department: On or about 4/5/2024, the employer did not ensure the HAAS VF-2 710 IPM vertical milling machine was locked out and tagged out while being serviced. |
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Citation ID |
01001B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100147 C06 I |
Issuance Date |
2024-08-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-02 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-09 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed. a) Milling Department: On or about 4/5/2024, the employer failed to conduct periodic inspections of each energy control procedure, at least annually, to verify that the specific procedures for equipment, such as the HAAS VF-2 Vertical Milling Machine, were adequate and being applied correctly. |
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Citation ID |
01001C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100147 C07 I |
Issuance Date |
2024-08-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-02 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-09 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees. a) Jobsite: On or about 4/5/2024, the employer did not provide lockout tagout training to employees. |
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Citation ID |
01002A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100179 J01 II B |
Issuance Date |
2024-08-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-02 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-09 |
Nr Instances |
3 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(1)(ii)(b): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months. a) Milling Department: On or about 4/5/2024, the employer had not ensured that an annual crane inspection had been conducted in the past 12 months. b) Stock Room: On or about 4/5/2024, the employer had not ensured that an annual crane inspection had been conducted in the past 12 months. c) Snagging Department: On or about 4/5/2024, the employer had not ensured that an annual crane inspection had been conducted in the past 12 months. |
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Citation ID |
01002B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100179 J02 III |
Issuance Date |
2024-08-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-02 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-09 |
Nr Instances |
6 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed. a) Milling Department: On or about 4/5/2024, the employer had not ensured that monthly inspections of hooks, with certification records, were conducted. b) Stock Room: On or about 4/5/2024, the employer had not ensured that monthly inspections of hooks, with certification records, were conducted. c) Snagging Department: On or about 4/5/2024, the employer had not ensured that monthly inspections of hooks, with certification records, were conducted. |
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Citation ID |
01002C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100179 J02 IV |
Issuance Date |
2024-08-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-02 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-09 |
Nr Instances |
6 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed. a) Milling Department: On or about 4/5/2024, the employer had not ensured that monthly inspections of chains, with certification records, were conducted. b) Stock Room: On or about 4/5/2024, the employer had not ensured that monthly inspections of chains, with certification records, were conducted. c) Snagging Department: On or about 4/5/2024, the employer had not ensured that monthly inspections of chains, with certification records, were conducted. |
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Citation ID |
01003A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100219 D01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-08-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-02 |
Current Penalty |
4114.0 |
Initial Penalty |
8228.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-09 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o). a) Bench Department: On or about April 5, 2024, an employee was exposed to a rotating pulley when operating an unguarded 702 Machine. |
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Citation ID |
01003B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100219 E01 I |
Issuance Date |
2024-08-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-02 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-09 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): a) Bench Department: On or about April 5, 2024, an employee was exposed to a rotating belt that was not fully guarded, when operating a 702 machine. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100303 B02 |
Issuance Date |
2024-08-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-02 |
Current Penalty |
385.0 |
Initial Penalty |
770.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-09 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling. a) Milling Department: On or about 4/5/2024, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when a power strip was plugged into an extension cord, with another extension cord plugged into the power strip, used to power various equipment beyond that point. |
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