diff --git a/watcher/applier/framework/default_applier.py b/watcher/applier/framework/default_applier.py
index cb4c0baef..2421c0454 100644
--- a/watcher/applier/framework/default_applier.py
+++ b/watcher/applier/framework/default_applier.py
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ from watcher.objects import ActionPlan
 
 class DefaultApplier(Applier):
     def __init__(self, manager_applier, context):
+        super(DefaultApplier, self).__init__()
         self.manager_applier = manager_applier
         self.context = context
         self.executor = CommandExecutor(manager_applier, context)