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345223945
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0418300
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2021-03-29
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5700 VALLEY ROAD, FAIRFIELD, AL, 35064
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| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2021-03-30
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| Case Closed |
2025-02-06
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1748249 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-08-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-04-28 |
| Current Penalty |
9000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
13653.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-09-14 |
| Final Order |
2022-03-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to burn hazards: (a) On or about 03/19/2021 - Cast floor, employees were exposed to molten metal burns when standing on the caster mold cover to insert the tundish fly connector bar. |
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345151724
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0418300
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2021-02-17
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5700 VALLEY ROAD, FAIRFIELD, AL, 35064
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2021-07-20
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| Emphasis |
L: HINOISE
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| Case Closed |
2021-08-24
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1515267 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1732399 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1725719 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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345152672
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0418300
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2021-02-17
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5700 VALLEY ROAD, FAIRFIELD, AL, 35064
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2021-02-17
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| Case Closed |
2021-10-21
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1725719 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1732399 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1515172 |
| Health |
Yes |
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345030696
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0418300
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2020-11-17
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5700 VALLEY ROAD, FAIRFIELD, AL, 35064
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| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2021-03-15
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| Case Closed |
2021-05-04
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Related Activity
| Type |
Accident |
| Activity Nr |
1687697 |
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| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1715091 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100133 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-03-31 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-04-26 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-05-04 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):Protective eye and face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment: (a) On or about November 17, 2020 - Sanitation areas, employees were exposed to eye hazards when employees were not required to use splash goggles or face shields recommended by the Safety Data Sheet when mixing/diluting/spraying sanitation chemical concentrates such as, but not limited to, Citrusolv 40 and NABC Non-Acid Disinfectant Bathroom Cleaner. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-03-31 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-04-26 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-05-04 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| 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: (a) On or about November 17, 2020 - Sanitation areas, employees were not provided training on the chemicals used for sanitation when the employees were moved from production areas to sanitation or when new/undiluted chemicals were provided for sanitation due to cleaning chemical shortages. |
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341774164
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0418300
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2016-09-15
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5700 VALLEY RD, FAIRFIELD, AL, 35064
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| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2016-09-15
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| Case Closed |
2016-09-16
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
996555 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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339965550
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0418300
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2014-09-22
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5700 VALLEY RD, FAIRFIELD, AL, 35064
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| Inspection Type |
Fat/Cat
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2014-09-23
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| Case Closed |
2016-04-29
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Related Activity
| Type |
Accident |
| Activity Nr |
909528 |
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| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
915837 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1003918 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 A03 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-05-06 |
| Current Penalty |
6300.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2015-04-10 |
| Final Order |
2016-04-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: (a) On or about 9/21/14 - in the Flux building for the "X" & "U" furnaces, an exit route used by two employees to exit the second level during an oxygen fire was obstructed by a swing gate that did not open in the direction of exit travel. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-05-06 |
| Current Penalty |
4950.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5500.0 |
| Contest Date |
2015-04-10 |
| Final Order |
2016-04-22 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit": (a) On or about 9/21/14 - at the second level of the Flux building for the "X" & "U" furnaces, the exit at the main stairwell was not marked with a sign reading "Exit". (a) On or about 9/21/14 - at the second level of the Flux building for the "X" & "U" furnaces, the exit leading to the QBOP Charging Floor was not marked with a sign reading "Exit". |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 II B |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-05-06 |
| Current Penalty |
6300.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2015-04-10 |
| Final Order |
2016-04-22 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy: (a) On or about 9/22/14 - at the "X" furnace, the "Lockout of "X" Furnace for Reline" procedure number LQXF0015 dated 7/2/2013 does not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking, and securing the "X" furnace to control hazardous energy in that employees were not knowledgeable about the magnitude of the hazardous energy associated with the system such as but not limited to the operating pressures of oxygen, nitrogen, natural gas, and water and the electrical system voltage. (b) On or about 9/22/14 - at the Flux Building for "X" & "U" furnaces, the "Changing Claudius Peter Valve Cassette" SJP procedure number QBMA0094 dated 05/15/2012 does not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking, and securing the Claudius Peter (CP) valve to control hazardous energy in that employees were not knowledgeable about the magnitude of the hazardous energy associated with the system such as but not limited to the operating pressures of oxygen, nitrogen, and natural gas and the electrical system voltage. (c) On or about 9/22/14 - at the Water Treatment Plant, the energy control procedures "Lock-Out - Filter Press System" Safe Job Procedure number UM0054 dated 11/08/2013 and the "Changing Filter Clothes of Filter Press" procedure number WT001 dated 01/13/14 did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking, and securing the north hydraulic sludge pump to control hazardous energy in that employees were not knowledgeable about the magnitude of the stored energy such as but not limited to the piston and the means to control the energy; adequate instruction on what type and where to place the energy isolating devices(s); and how to relieve, disconnect, restrain, or otherwise render safe the hazardous stored energy. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 II D |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-05-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2015-04-10 |
| Final Order |
2016-04-22 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures: (a) On or about 9/22/14 - at the "X" furnace, the "Lockout of "X" Furnace for Reline" procedure no. LQXF0015 dated 7/2/2013 does not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing the system to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures. (b) On or about 9/22/14 - at the Flux Building for X & U furnaces, the "Changing Claudius Peter Valve Cassette" SJP procedure number QBMA0094 dated 05/15/2012 does not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing the system to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures. (c) On or about 9/22/14 - at the Water Treatment Plant, the energy control procedures "Lock-Out - Filter Press System" Safe Job Procedure number UM0054 dated 11/08/2013 and the "Changing Filter Clothes of Filter Press" procedure number WT001 dated 01/13/14 did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing the system to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures for the north hydraulic sludge pump. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C06 I |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-05-06 |
| Current Penalty |
6300.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2015-04-10 |
| Final Order |
2016-04-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| 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) On or about 9/22/14 - at the Flux Building for "X" & "U" furnaces, the "Changing Claudius Peter Valve Cassette" SJP procedure number QBMA0094 with review date 5/15/2012 had not been reviewed at least annually. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-05-06 |
| Current Penalty |
6300.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2015-04-10 |
| Final Order |
2016-04-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: (a) Employees did not receive training in the recognition of oxygen hazards, such as, but not limited to, an increase in fire and explosion hazards due to an increase in concentration, pressure, temperature, flow rates, and common ignition sources including particle impact, compression heating, and/or friction heating. As part of the settlement, the respondent agrees to ensure that all affected employees who work on or around an oxygen system at all other Company facilities having similar types of flux oxygen delivery systems will be provided with appropriate training and refresher training, as needed |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100151 C |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-05-06 |
| Current Penalty |
3960.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4400.0 |
| Contest Date |
2015-04-10 |
| Final Order |
2016-04-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: (a) On or about 9/22/14 - at the North End Unloading Hi-Cal Station, suitable facilities were not provided for employees exposed to Hydrate Lime (Hi-Cal Lime). |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-05-06 |
| Current Penalty |
63000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
70000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2015-04-10 |
| Final Order |
2016-04-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: (a) Employees were not protected from safety hazards when working on systems with high pressure oxygen. As part of the settlement, the respondent agrees to ensure that all abatement items that the company adopted after the OSHA inspection in this matter will be implemented. Of those abatement items, the procedures related to the control of hazardous energy, procedures related to isolation of equipment where engineering controls are insufficient, and training on such procedures with other Company facilities having similar flux oxygen delivery systems, and such procedures will be implemented where appropriate as best practices. |
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337306419
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0418300
|
2012-11-06
|
5700 VALLEY ROAD, FAIRFIELD, AL, 35064
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2012-11-16
|
| Case Closed |
2012-12-17
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
671800 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
648177 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
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311983985
|
0418300
|
2008-05-13
|
5700 VALLEY ROAD, FAIRFIELD, AL, 35064
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2008-05-13
|
| Emphasis |
S: STRUCK-BY
|
| Case Closed |
2008-08-06
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
205690837 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2008-06-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2008-07-22 |
| Current Penalty |
1406.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1875.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
03 |
|
| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100176 A |
| Issuance Date |
2008-06-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2008-07-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
03 |
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