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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. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems. a. On or before June 5, 2019, where employees were sheathing and framing the second story of a single family residential house, the employees were not protected from falls, thereby being exposed to an 11 foot 10 inch fall hazard. Fernando Alvarado was previously cited for a Repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1354466, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on January 30, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 8168 Rapala Lane lot # 5, Pickerington, OH 43147. Fernando Alvarado was previously cited for a Repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1124879, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on September 29, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 270 Glen Crossing, Pataskala, OH 43062. Fernando Alvarado was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 900336, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on July 3, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 234 Rockbrook Crossing, Galloway, OH 43119