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29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." The employer does not ensure that 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. This violation was most recently observed on Aug. 31, 2016 at a jobsite located at 41 Carruth Street Dorchester, MA when: (A) Employees reshingling were exposed to falls of over 20 feet to the ground below where fall protection was not utilized. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that appropriate fall protection is in place to protect employees engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels. Prior violations include a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard which was contained in: The Roof Kings, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1926.501 (b)(11), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1125663, Citation Number 02, Item Number 2 (awaiting final order date), with respect to a workplace located at 232 Main Street, Haverhill, MA 01830. The Roof Kings, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1926.501 (b)(10), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 976371, Citation Number 01, Item Number 4a and was affirmed as a final order on 8/14/14, with respect to a workplace located at 101 Main Street, Medford, MA 02155. The Roof Kings, LLC was previously cited for a violation of an equivalent Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1926.501 (b)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 949570, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 4/9/14, with respect to a workplace located at 31 Bowker Street Boston, MA.