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29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):"Residential construction." 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. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502. a) Located at 6280 Marinelli Drive South Lots 192-196, Hilliard, OH 43026: On or about December 30, 2024, the employer did not ensure that employees framing were protected from falling by a fall protection system. As a result, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of greater than 19 feet while performing residential construction. Manuel Alverez Chavez was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1730971, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on June 3, 2024, with respect to a workplace located at Building #3, 5500 Hiddlebrand Road, Columbus, OH 43230.