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Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a): 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)Date of Violation:09/05/02 Condition:Employees could be struck by ruptured plastic piping, 3/4" to 1 1/2" diameter Schedule 40 PVC piping and fittings installed from the air compressor through the entire shop area, used to distribute compressed air at 92 p.s.i. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct the hazard is to replace the PVC pipe with a proper compressed air piping system approved for this purpose. Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs, training certification, etc.) is required for this item.