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29 CFR 1926.760(a)(1): Each employee engaged in a steel erection activity who is on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet (4.6 m) above a lower level was not protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, or fall restraint systems. a) Exterior of the Building - Roof Deck: Employees without utilizing fall protection were engaged in steel erection/metal decking installation. On 10/14/16 an employee fell to his death approximately 45 feet. b) Exterior of the Building - Roof Deck: Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 45 feet as they transitioned from the roof structure to the articulated boom lift without the use of a double lanyard. An employee fell to his death on 10/14/16. Trinity Welding and Iron Works, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.760(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 981602, citation number 01, item number 01 and was affirmed as a final order on 1/28/15, with respect to a workplace located at 509 Engle St., Englewood, NJ. Trinity Welding and Iron Works, LLC was previously cited REPEAT for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.760(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1090230, citation number 02, item number 01 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/13/16, with respect to a workplace located at 1620 Oak Tree Rd., Edison, NJ.