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347632697
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0213600
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2024-07-22
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3949 WALDEN AVENUE, LANCASTER, NY, 14086
|
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| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2024-07-22
|
| Emphasis |
N: CHROME6
|
| Case Closed |
2024-09-20
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1728131 |
| Health |
Yes |
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| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
2126468 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
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347281313
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0213600
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2024-02-07
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3949 WALDEN AVENUE, LANCASTER, NY, 14086
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2024-02-07
|
| Emphasis |
N: CHROME6
|
| Case Closed |
2024-09-20
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
2126468 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-05-02 |
| Current Penalty |
4113.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4113.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-05-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): The employer did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI) in accordance with either paragraph (d)(2) or paragraph (d)(3) of this section. a) Dip Tank Area - On or about 2/7/24, employees work in the dip tank area and perform chromium plating of parts. The employer did not conduct an initial exposure assessment in order to determine employee exposures to chromium (VI). NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 D02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-05-02 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-05-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(2)(i): The employer using the scheduled monitoring option did not perform initial monitoring to determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure to chromium (VI) for each employee on the basis of a sufficient number of personal breathing zone air samples to accurately characterize full shift exposure on each shift, for each job classification, in each work area: a) Dip Tank Area - On or about 2/7/24, employees perform chromium plating. The employer did not conduct an initial exposure assessment in order to determine employee exposures to chromium (VI). NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 I03 II |
| Issuance Date |
2024-05-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-05-10 |
| Current Penalty |
4113.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4113.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-05-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(i)(3)(ii): The employer shall ensure that employees who have skin contact with chromium (VI) wash their hands and faces at the end of the work shift and prior to eating, drinking, smoking, chewing tobacco or gum, applying cosmetics, or using the toilet. a) Dip Tank Area - On or about 2/20/24, the employer did not ensure that employees who had skin contact with chromium (VI) wash their hands and faces as required. Employee(s) used wipes to clean their hands and face. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 L01 III |
| Issuance Date |
2024-05-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-05-17 |
| Current Penalty |
4113.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4113.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-05-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1)(iii): The employer did not included chromium (VI) in the hazard communication program, established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, and ensure that each employee had access to labels on containers of chromium (VI) and to safety data sheets, and was trained in accordance with the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard and 29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2), including the contents of the Hexavalent Chromium Standard, the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program, and made copies of this standard available to all affected employees: a) Dip Tank Area - On or about 2/7/24, employees perform chromium plating and are potentially exposed to hexavalent chromium. The employer did not include hexavalent chromium in their hazard communication program and did not include the requirements of 1910.1026(l)(2). ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19040032 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-05-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-05-10 |
| Current Penalty |
1371.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1371.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-05-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
78 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4):The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30. a) Facility - On or about 2/7/24, the employer did not post the annual summary, or OSHA 300A, for calendar year 2023. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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343094280
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0213600
|
2018-04-18
|
3949 WALDEN AVE., LANCASTER, NY, 14086
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Planned
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2018-04-18
|
| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE, P: AMPUTATE
|
| Case Closed |
2018-07-16
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C06 I |
| Issuance Date |
2018-05-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-07-03 |
| Current Penalty |
4850.25 |
| Initial Penalty |
6467.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-06-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| 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) On or about 04/18/2018, in the plant, employer did not conduct periodic inspections of the Lockout/Tagout procedures for machines such as, but not limited to: Vaccum Form machine, Presses, saws. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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|
339109738
|
0213600
|
2013-06-12
|
908 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD, NORTH TONAWANDA, NY, 14120
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Planned
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2013-06-19
|
| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE, P: AMPUTATE
|
| Case Closed |
2013-12-20
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C06 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-07-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-09-06 |
| Current Penalty |
2975.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2975.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-08-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed. a) On or about 6/12/13, employer did not conduct a periodic inspecton of the energy control procedures for some of the employees that were trained as authorized. |
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336163787
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0213600
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2012-09-06
|
908 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD, NORTH TONAWANDA, NY, 14120
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2012-11-08
|
| Emphasis |
N: CHROME6
|
| Case Closed |
2014-01-09
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
531010 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 B05 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-01-31 |
| Current Penalty |
1680.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv): Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers: a) Paint spray booth, PP-9: On or about 10/09/2012, space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 D03 I B 1 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-01-31 |
| Current Penalty |
2940.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(i)(B)(1): The employer did not select a respirator for employee use that maintained the employee's exposure to the hazardous substance, when measured outside the respirator, at or below the maximum use concentration: a) Paint spray booth, PP-9 - On or about 10/09/2012, the employer did not select a respirator for employee use that maintained the employee's exposure to the hazardous substance, when measured outside the respirator, at or below the maximum use concentration. Employee(s) spray painting were exposed to airborne concentrations of chromium(VI) at an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) level of approximately 1,146uq/m3. This level is approximately 229-times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 5ug/m3. The TWA exposure level is derived from one sample collected over a 195-minute sampling period. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 285-minutes not sampled. The respirator used was a half-face respirator which was only approved for 23-times the maximum use concentration for the respirator. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100242 B |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-01-31 |
| Current Penalty |
1680.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: (a) Adjacent to spray booth, PP-10 - On or about 10/09/2012, compressed air used to clean part surfaces prior to painting was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. |
|
| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2940.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): The employer with a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI): a) Paint spray booth - On or about 10/09/2012, the employer with a work place covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI). Employee(s) spray painting were exposed to airborne concentrations of chromium(VI) at an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) level of approximately 1,146uq/m3. This level is approximately 229-times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 5ug/m3. The TWA exposure level is derived from one sample collected over a 195-minute sampling period. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 285-minutes not sampled. |
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| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-01-31 |
| Current Penalty |
1260.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(e)(1): The employer did not establish a regulated area wherever an employee's exposure to airborne concentrations of chromium (VI) was, or could reasonably be expected to be, in excess of the permissible exposure limit: a) Paint spray booth PP-9 - On or about on 10/09/2012, the employer did not establish a regulated area wherever an employee's exposure to airborne concentrations of chromium (VI) was, or could reasonably be expected to be, in excess of the permissible exposure limit. Employee(s) spray painting were exposed to airborne concentrations of chromium(VI) at an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) level of approximately 1,146uq/m3. This level is approximately 229-times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 5ug/m3. The TWA exposure level is derived from one sample collected over a 195-minute sampling period. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 285-minutes not sampled. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 I05 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-01-31 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(i)(5): The employer did not ensure that employees did not eat, drink, smoke, chew tobacco or gum, or apply cosmetics in regulated areas, or in areas where skin or eye contact with chromium (VI) occurs; or carry the products associated with these activities, or store such products in these areas. a) Area adjacent to paint spray booth, PP-9 and PP-10 - On or about 10/09/2012, the employer did not ensure that employees did not eat and drink in a regulated area, and in areas where skin or eye contact with chromium (VI) occurs; and/or carry the products associated with these activities, or store such products in these areas. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 J01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-01-31 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(j)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that all surfaces were maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of chromium (VI): a) Area adjacent to paint spray booth, PP-9 - On or about 10/09/2012, the employer did not ensure that all surfaces, including a table used by employees for breaks and storage, were maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of chromium (VI). |
|
| Citation ID |
01005D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 K01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-01-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(k)(1)(i): The employer did not make medical surveillance for chromium (VI) exposures available at no cost to the employees, and/or at a reasonable time and place: a) Spray paint booth, PP-9 - On or about 10/09/2012, the employer did not make medical surveillance for chromium (VI) exposures available at no cost to the employees, and/or at a reasonable time and place. Employee(s) spray painting were exposed to airborne concentrations of chromium(VI) at an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) level of approximately 1,146uq/m3. This level is approximately 229-times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 5ug/m3. The TWA exposure level is derived from one sample collected over a 195-minute sampling period. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 285-minutes not sampled. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 L02 I A |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-01-31 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2)(i)(A): The employer did not provide appropriate information and training for all employees exposed to chromium (VI), in that employees could not demonstrate knowledge of the contents of the Chromium (VI) standard, 29 CFR 1910.1026: (a) Spray painting booth - PP-9: On or about 10/09/2012, the employer did not provide appropriate information and training for all employees exposed to chromium (VI), in that employees could not demonstrate knowledge of the contents of the Chromium (VI) standard, 29 CFR 1910.1026. |
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312535750
|
0213600
|
2008-09-24
|
908 NIAGARA FALLS BOULEVARD, NORTH TONAWANDA, NY, 14120
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Planned
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2008-10-23
|
| Emphasis |
N: SSTARG08
|
| Case Closed |
2009-02-19
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 E06 II |
| Issuance Date |
2008-11-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2008-11-12 |
| Current Penalty |
875.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
875.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
03 |
|
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2008-11-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2008-12-09 |
| Current Penalty |
875.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
875.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
15 |
| Gravity |
03 |
|
| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2008-11-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2008-11-12 |
| Current Penalty |
875.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
875.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
03 |
|
| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100217 B07 VA |
| Issuance Date |
2008-11-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2008-12-09 |
| Current Penalty |
875.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
875.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
03 |
|
| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100217 B07 X |
| Issuance Date |
2008-11-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2008-12-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
03 |
|
| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100217 C01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2008-11-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2008-12-09 |
| Current Penalty |
2500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2500.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
|
| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100217 C02 IB |
| Issuance Date |
2008-11-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2008-12-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
03 |
|
| Citation ID |
01006A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100219 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2008-11-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2008-11-12 |
| Current Penalty |
875.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
875.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
03 |
|
| Citation ID |
01006B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100219 E01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2008-11-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2008-11-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
03 |
|
| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 IIC |
| Issuance Date |
2008-11-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2008-11-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
01 |
|
| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L03 IM |
| Issuance Date |
2008-11-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2008-11-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
01 |
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