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29 CFR 1926.501(b)(12): Each employee engaged in the erection of precast concrete members (including, but not limited to the erection of wall panels, columns, beams, and floor and roof "tees") and related operations such as grouting of precast concrete members, who was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems, unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure: a) Jobsite, 130 Old Pond Road, Bridgeville, PA: On or about April 26, 2013, during pre-cast concrete grouting activities, the employer did not ensure that appropriate fall protection systems or devices were in use where workers were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 13 feet. This condition existed along the perimeter of the already set pre-cast deck. Warning flags were inappropriately relied on for fall protection in some areas, and in other areas, no fall protection systems/devices were used at all. Mack Industries, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(12), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 311609127, citation number 1, item number 1a, and was affirmed as a final order on June 29, 2009, with respect to a workplace located a 55 East College Street, Oberlin, Ohio.