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29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards. On or about 05 November 2019, at a worksite located at 1955-1981 W. Downer PL. Aurora, IL. 60506, employees who were removing and replacing a roof were not trained adequately to recognize the hazards of falling and the steps to mitigate those hazards. No form of fall protection was being utilized during this work activity, exposing employees to falls of approximately 13 feet. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d). AJ Professional Roofers, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1347535, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 12/24/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 1826 Esch Rd., Twin Lakes, WI 53181.