McShan Lumber Co., McShan, Ala.

The employer is contesting a two-item serious citation and a penalty of $14,501 for the the alleged violations of 29 C.F.R. 1910.22(a)(3), for failure to ensure walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice; and 29 C.F.R. 1910.28(b)(1)(i), for failure to ensure each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall protection systems (No. 17-1107) ...