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29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level were not protected from falling to the lower level: The employer does not ensure employees on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level are protected from falling to that lower level. This violation was discovered on or about January 9, 2023; on the second floor, where employees installing rebar on column forms near the unprotected edge without fall protection were exposed to a fall of up to 16 feet. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the requirement, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure employees on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level are protected from falling to that lower level.