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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. a. Located at 176 Preserve Drive in Pickerington, Ohio: On or about July 8, 2021, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from falls while framing work from the roof and the second floor at unprotected window openings, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards in excess of twenty feet. Raymond Cortes was previously cited for a repeat violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1476953, citation number 2, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 09/23/2020, with respect to a workplace located at 250 Faulkner Drive, Lithopolis, Ohio 43136. Raymundo Cortes Munguia Aka Raymond Cortes was previously cited for a repeat violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1378639, citation number 1, item number 3a and was affirmed as a final order on 04/25/2019, with respect to a workplace located at Lot 49, 704 Salisbury Street, Pickerington, Ohio 43147. Raymond Cortes was previously cited for a serious violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1358710, citation number 1, item number 3a and was affirmed as a final order on 12/11/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 7033 Cannon Drive, Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110.