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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:12/11/02 Location:Welding, Fabrication, and Machine Shop Areas Condition:A polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe, Schedule 40, was used to transport compressed air at 125 p.s.i. for use on pneumatic equipment. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to encase the PVC pipes in a shatter-resistant conduit (preferably metal or ABS material) of sufficient strength to provide protection from external damage and deterioration. The PVC pipe can also be completely replaced if this proves to be economically feasible.