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Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 being struck or punctured by high velocity projectiles: a.On or about September 11, 2008, the employer was using polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe with a line pressure of 40 pounds per square inch (psi) to transport compressed air to operate the loader for the spitback process. The PVC piping was not approved for use with compressed air, and could fail or rupture, exposing employees to laceration and punctured hazards. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to ensure that PVC pipes under pressure are approved for use with compressed air, and are constructed of or encased in a shatter resistant material. 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 being struck or punctured by high velocity projectiles: a.On or about September 11, 2008, the employer was using polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe with a line pressure of 40 pounds per square inch (psi) to transport compressed air to operate the loader for the spitback process. The PVC piping was not approved for use with compressed air, and could fail or rupture, exposing employees to laceration and punctured hazards. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to ensure that PVC pipes under pressure are approved for use with compressed air, and are constructed of or encased in a shatter resistant material. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE NOT REQUIRED.TION