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CP-2025-JW184-0162-ADOSH · Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health · 2026-05-06

IN THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH OF THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF ARIZONA, Complainant

STRAND INDUSTRIES LLC.,

Respondent

No. CP-2025-JW184-0162-ADOSH

FINDINGS & ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

On May 28, 2025, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health of the Industrial Commission of Arizona (“ADOSH” or “Division”) inspected a worksite of Strand Industries LLC, (“Respondent” or “Strand Industries”) located at 1312 West Watkins Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007, Inspection No. CP-2025-JW184-0162. This inspection resulted in the Complainant issuing a Citation and Notification of Penalty to the Respondent on July 31, 2025.

WHEREAS, Respondent timely filed a Notice of Contest with respect to the above-mentioned citation, and the Division and Respondent now desire to settle this matter without the necessity of a formal hearing, both parties agree that it is in their respective best interests to settle this matter without going through the procedures, time and expense associated with litigation and a formal hearing.

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree to settle this matter as follows:

On April 13, 2026, the parties filed a Settlement Agreement resolving all issues and disputes involved in this matter. The Settlement Agreement appears to be consistent with the provisions and objectives of the Arizona Occupational Safety and Health Act. Accordingly, pursuant to A.A.C. R20-5-827 of the Occupational Safety and Health Rules of Procedure Before the Industrial Commission of Arizona, the Settlement Agreement is incorporated by this reference, adopted, and made a part of this order.

The Settlement Agreement is in furtherance of the purpose of the Arizona Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1972 and represents a full and final determination of this matter.

ORDER

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

Citation 1 Item 1 remains “Serious”, and the assessed penalty is reduced to $1,000.00.

Citation 1 Item 2c remains as written.

Citation 1 Item 2b remains as written.

Citation 1 Item 2a remains “Serious”, and the assessed penalty is reduced to $1,000.00.

Citation 1 Item 3 will remain “Serious”, and the assessed penalty is reduced to $1,000.00.

Citation 1 Item 4a will remain “Serious”, and the assessed penalty is reduced to $1,000.00.

Citation 1 Item 4b remains as written.

Citation 1 Item 4c remains as written.

Citation 1 Item 5 remains “Serious”, and the assessed penalty is reduced to $1,000.00.

Citation 1 Item 6 remains “Serious”, and the assessed penalty is reduced to $1,000.00.

Citation 1 Item 6b remains as written.

Citation 1 Item 7 remains “Serious”, and the assessed penalty is reduced to $1,000.00.

Citation 2 Item 1 is deleted.

Citation 2 Item 2 is deleted.

Citation 2 Item 3 is deleted.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent:

Have all Strand’s supervisors and above complete Forklift Train the Trainer Program and provide ADOSH with proof of completion within 90 days of the effective date of the Settlement Agreement.

Have all Strand’s supervisors and above complete General Industry Hazard Awareness Training and provide ADOSH with proof of completion within 90 days of the effective date of the Settlement Agreement.

Have all of Strand’s supervisors and above complete the OSHA 10 training and provide ADOSH proof of completion within 90 days of the effective date of the Settlement Agreement.

Submit all documentation and correspondence required under the settlement agreement via email to [email redacted].

Shall pay the assessed penalty in the four installments of $1,750.00 according to the terms of the Settlement Agreement.

Shall submit the Abatement Certification and supporting abatement documentation to [email redacted] within 30 days of this Findings & Order Approving Settlement Agreement.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each party is to bear its own attorney’s fees and costs.

NOTICE

Any party dissatisfied with this Decision may request review by the Review Board, filing a written request with the Administrative Law Judge Division of the Industrial Commission within fifteen (15) days after service of this Decision as provided by Arizona Revised Statutes, §§ 23-421(C) and 23-423(A) and (B). If no such request is made within the time provided, this Decision becomes final.

By: Tammy L. Eigenheer

The Honorable Tammy L. Eigenheer,

Administrative Law Judge

DATED IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA, THIS 6th day of May 2026.

BEFORE THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

The attached FINDINGS & ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT was placed in, and is now a part of, the Office of Administrative Hearings file and was served on the parties named below via mail/email/facsimile on 6th day of May 2026:

Brian Hudson, Director

Division of Occupational Safety & Health

800 W. Washington Street

Phoenix, AZ 86007

[email redacted]

ADOSH

Sophia Cox, Esq.

Legal Division

Industrial Commission of Arizona

800 W. Washington Street, Suite 303

Phoenix, AZ 85007

[email redacted]

Attorney for ADOSH

Ashley Strand

Karen Smith

Strand Industries, LLC

1312 Watkins St.

Phoenix, AZ 85007

[email redacted]

Respondent

By: OAH Staff