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29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):"Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502. On or about May 25, 2023, at a worksite located at 3001 Community Way, Menasha WI: subcontractors of Overhead Solutions, LLC engaged in residential roofing activities were exposed to fall hazards of over 30 feet without utilizing any form of fall protection. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems. Overhead Solutions, LLC formerly known as Overhead Solutions Inc was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1631608, citation 1, item number 1, group b, and was affirmed as a final order on December 28, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 707 Elm Street, Neenah, WI 54956. Overhead Solutions, LLC formerly known as Overhead Solutions Inc was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1590615, citation 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on September 15, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 716 Foote Street, Seymour, WI 54165. Overhead Solutions, LLC formerly known as Overhead Solutions Inc was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1583673, citation 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on September 15, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 275 Peterlynn Drive, Wrightstown, WI 54180. Overhead Solutions, LLC formerly known as Overhead Solutions Inc was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 959866, citation 2, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on April 29, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 279 E. St. Joseph Ave., Green Bay, WI 54305.