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CP-2026-JW184-0222-ADOSH · Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health · 2026-08-04

INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF ARIZONA Division of Occupational Safety and Health 800 W Washington St Room 203 Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: (602) 542-5795 Fax: (602) 542-1614 Tucson Office Phone: (520) 628-5478 Fax: (520) 322-8008

Citations and Notification of Penalty To: Inspection Number: CP-2026-JW184-0222 Arizona Product Destruction, Inc. Inspection Date(s): May 1, 2026 2302 North 31st Avenue Issuance Date: June 11, 2026 Phoenix, AZ 85009 The violation(s) described in this Citation and Inspection Site: Notification of Penalty is (are) alleged to have 2302 North 31st Avenue, occurred on or about the day(s) the inspection was Phoenix, AZ 85009 made unless otherwise indicated within the description given below.

An inspection of your workplace was recently conducted in accordance with the Arizona Occupational Safety and Health Act (Title 23, Chapter 2, Article 10). The inspection revealed conditions which we believe to be in violation of the Act. The nature of the alleged violation(s) is described in the enclosed Citation(s) with reference to applicable standards, rules and provisions of said Act. Furthermore, you are hereby notified, or will soon be notified, whether or not penalties will be assessed as a result of the cited violation(s). You must abate the violation(s) referred to in this Citation by the dates listed and pay the penalties, unless within fifteen (15) working days (excluding weekends and legal holidays) from your receipt of this Citation and Notification of Penalty you notify, in writing, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, at the address shown above, of your intent to contest.

Posting - The law requires that a copy of this Citation and Notification of Penalty be posted immediately in a prominent place at or near the location of the violation(s) cited herein, or, if it is not practicable because of the nature of your operations, where it will be readily observable by all affected employees. This Citation must remain posted until the violation(s) cited herein has (have) been abated, or for 3 working days (excluding weekends and legal holidays), whichever is longer. YOU MUST COMPLY WITH THESE POSTING REQUIREMENTS EVEN IF YOU CONTEST THE CITATION. The penalty dollar amounts need not be posted and may be marked out or covered up prior to posting.

Notification of Corrective Action - You must certify in writing to the Division that each cited violation(s) has been corrected, in accordance with A.A.C.R20-5-627. This certification must be received within 10 calendar days following the abatement date, for those items which you do not contest. For those items contested, the certification is due immediately following any final order upholding the citation(s). The certification must contain the following: 1) the employer's name and address; 2) the inspection number; 3) the completion date and method of abatement for each violation; 4) a statement that the information is accurate and, 5) a statement that all affected employees and their representatives have been informed of the completed abatement. This certification is required for all citations - including those classified as non-serious - except those citations marked as "abated on site." (See note on page 2). The Abatement Certification Form

THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF ARIZONA COMPLIES WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990. IF YOU NEED THIS DOCUMENT IN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT, CONTACT SPECIAL SERVICES AT (602) 542-5991. Citation and Notification of Penalty Page 1 of 8 ADOSH-2 (Rev.6/93) accompanying this notice may be used to assist with this requirement. In addition to this certification, for those items classified as serious, willful or repeat, documentation (photos, copies of receipts, training records, etc.) demonstrating that abatement is complete must accompany the certification. For those violations having an abatement date of more than ninety days, abatement plans and progress reports must be submitted to the Division if so indicated on the violation.

Note: Abatement certification and documentation are not required for those violations the inspector observed you or your representative correct during the inspection and which are marked as "Abated on site" within this citation.

A follow-up inspection may be made for the purpose of ascertaining that you have posted the citation(s) as required by the Act and corrected the alleged violations. Failure to correct an alleged violation within the abatement period may result in further penalties of up to $7000 for each day each alleged violation has not been corrected. Timely correction of an alleged violation does not affect the initial penalty.

Note: The Act provides that anyone who knowingly gives false information is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.

Informal Conference - Before deciding whether to file a "Notice of Contest", you may request an informal conference with the section supervisor to discuss the Citation and Notification of Penalty. You may use this opportunity to:

•Obtain a better explanation of the violations cited; •Obtain a more complete understanding of the specific standards that apply; •Discuss ways to correct the violations; •Discuss problems with the abatement dates; •Discuss problems concerning employee safety practices; •Resolve disputed citation(s) and penalties; •Present any evidence or views that you believe would support an adjustment to the citations and/or penalties; •Negotiate and enter into an Informal Settlement Agreement; and •Obtain answers to any other questions you might have.

An informal conference is not required. However, you are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to have a conference if you foresee any difficulties in complying with any part of the citation. If an informal conference is held, be sure to bring with you any and all supporting documentation of existing conditions, as well as any abatement steps taken thus far. If conditions warrant, we can enter into an Informal Settlement Agreement which amicably resolves this matter without litigation or formal contest.

If you are considering a request for an informal conference, you must take care to schedule it early enough to allow time to contest after the informal conference, should you decide to do so. For this reason, an informal conference should be held within the 15 working day contest period (see following section). The running of this contest period is not interrupted by an informal conference.

Right to Contest - You have the right to contest this Citation and Notification of Penalty pursuant to A.R.S. Section 23-417. You may contest all citation items or an individual items. You may also contest penalties and/or abatement dates without contesting the underlying violation(s). To contest, you must notify the Director, in writing, within 15 working days after receipt of the Citation and Notification of Penalty. Unless you inform the Director in writing that you intend to contest the citation(s) and/or penalty(ies) within the 15 working day period provided by law, the citation(s) and the penalty(ies) shall be deemed a final order of the Commission and not subject to review by any court or agency.

THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF ARIZONA COMPLIES WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990. IF YOU NEED THIS DOCUMENT IN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT, CONTACT SPECIAL SERVICES AT (602) 542-5991. Citation and Notification of Penalty Page 2 of 8 ADOSH-2 (Rev.6/93) Note: "Notify[ing] the Director" means that ADOSH must receive your written notice of contest prior to the close of business on the 15th working day following receipt of the citations.

If you contest the citation(s), the abatement period specified therein does not begin to run until the date of the Commission's final order in the case provided you have initiated this contest in good faith and not solely for delay or avoidance of penalties.

Penalty Payment - Penalties are due within 15 working days of receipt of this notification unless contested. Please make your check or money order payable to "Industrial Commission of Arizona" and indicate on your remittance the Inspection Number found on Page 1 of this notification. ADOSH does not agree to any restrictions, conditions or endorsements put on any check or money order and will cash the check or money order as if these restrictions, conditions or endorsements do not exist.

Employer Discrimination Unlawful - The law prohibits discrimination by an employer against an employee for filing a complaint or for exercising any rights under this Act. An employee who believes that he/she has been discriminated against may file a complaint no later than 30 calendar days after the discrimination occurred with the Division of Occupational Safety and Health at the address shown above.

Notice to Employees - The law gives you or your representative the opportunity to object to any abatement date set for a violation if you believe the date to be unreasonable. The contest must be mailed to the Division Director, P. O. Box 19070, Phoenix, Arizona, 85005-9070 within the abatement period allowed in the citation or within 15 working days from the date of receipt of the citation, whichever is shorter.

Additional Information - You should be aware that Federal OSHA publishes information on ADOSH's inspection(s) and citation activity on the Internet under the provisions of the Electronic Freedom of Information Act. The information related to your inspection will be available 30 calendar days after the Citation Issuance Date. You are encouraged to review the information concerning your establishment at www.osha.gov. If you have any dispute with the accuracy of the information displayed, please contact this office.

THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF ARIZONA COMPLIES WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990. IF YOU NEED THIS DOCUMENT IN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT, CONTACT SPECIAL SERVICES AT (602) 542-5991. Citation and Notification of Penalty Page 3 of 8 ADOSH-2 (Rev.6/93) ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION A. A.C. R20-5-627 requires employers to certify to ADOSH, in writing, the abatement of all cited conditions, with the exception of those conditions observed abated by the compliance officer during the course of the inspection. This form is provided to assist you in complying with the abatement certification requirements. Note: For violations classified as willful, repeat or serious, abatement documentation (i.e. photographs, invoices, training records, etc.) must also accompany this certification form.

Arizona Product Destruction, Inc.

2302 North 31st Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85009

The hazard referenced in Inspection Number CP-2026-JW184-0222 for the violation identified as Citation_____________ and Item _______________was corrected on______________ by (Specify Action Taken)_____________________________________________________.

I attest that the information contained in this document is accurate and that the affected employees and their representatives have been informed of the abatement activities described in this certification.

______________________________ Signature

______________________________ Typed or Printed Name

1910.37(a)(2): Exit routes must be arranged so that employees will not have to travel toward a high hazard area, unless the path of travel is effectively shielded from the high hazard area by suitable partitions or other physical barriers.

a) Southwest side of yard: Six employees had access to an emergency exit route that was arranged so that employees needed to travel towards a propane storage area.

Date by Which Violation Must Be Abated: June 14, 2026 Assessed Penalty: $6,621.00

Citation 1 Item 2 Type of Violation: Serious

1910.176(b): Secure storage. Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.

a) Yard: Three employees operated a forklift or walked around a stack of approximately four intermediate bulk containers that were not stored in a secured manner.

Date by Which Violation Must Be Abated: June 14, 2026 Assessed Penalty: $3,972.00

Citation 2 Item 1 Type of Violation: Non Serious

1910.157(c)(1): The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury.

a) East side of office hallway: Five employees had access to a Sentry fire extinguisher model # and serial # unknown that was not identified.

b) West side of office hallway: Five employees had access to a Amerax fire extinguisher model # and serial # unknown that was not identified.

c) Northwest corner of warehouse: Five employees had access to a Sentry fire extinguisher model # and serial # unknown that was not identified.

Date by Which Violation Must Be Abated: June 14, 2026 Assessed Penalty: $0.00

Citation 2 Item 2 Type of Violation: Non Serious

THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF ARIZONA COMPLIES WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990. IF YOU NEED THIS DOCUMENT IN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT, CONTACT SPECIAL SERVICES AT (602) 542-5991. Citation and Notification of Penalty Page 5 of 8 ADOSH-2 (Rev.6/93) 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.

a) Breakroom: Two employees used a white refrigerator model # and serial # unknown that was plugged into a white extension cord and a yellow extension cord, and the extension cords were not used in accordance with there tags.

Date by Which Violation Must Be Abated: June 14, 2026 Assessed Penalty: $0.00

______________________________ Brian A. Hudson

Citation 1 Item 1-1, Serious $6,621.00 Citation 1 Item 1-2, Serious $3,972.00 Citation 2 Item 2-1, Non Serious $0.00 Citation 2 Item 2-2, Non Serious $0.00

TOTAL ASSESSED PENALTIES: $10,593.00

If you are contesting this citation, please do not submit payment at this time. Penalties are due for uncontested citations within 15 working days of receipt of this notification.

To avoid additional charges, please remit payment promptly to this Office for the total amount of the uncontested penalties summarized above. Please make your check or money order payable to: "Industrial Commission of Arizona" within fifteen (15) working days and indicate on your remittance the Inspection Number found on Page 1 of this Notification.

ADOSH does not agree to any restrictions or conditions or endorsements put on any check or money order for less than full amount due, and will cash the check or money order as if these restrictions, conditions, or endorsements do not exist.

If you fail to make payment within thirty (30) days following receipt of this notice, this matter will be referred to our Legal Department. Should that happen you will incur additional liability including collection costs, attorney fees and interest on the judgment.

Delinquent Charges. A debt is considered delinquent if it has not been paid within one month (30 calendar days) of the penalty due date or if a satisfactory payment arrangement has not been made.

6/11/2026 __________________________ __________________________ ADOSH Director Date

DENNIS P. KAVANAUGH, CHAIRMAN BRIAN A. HUDSON JOSEPH M. HENNELLY, JR., VICE CHAIR DIRECTOR D. ALAN EVERETT, MEMBER P.O. BOX 19070 MARIA CECILIA VALDEZ, MEMBER PHOENIX, AZ 85005-9070 ORION J. GODFREY, MEMBER 602-542-5795

GAETANO TESTINI, DIRECTOR

June 11, 2026 Arizona Product Destruction, Inc. 2302 North 31st Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85009 RE: CP-2026-JW184-0222 Dear Employer: An inspection of your workplace at 2302 North 31st Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85009 was conducted on 5/1/2026 9:00:00 AM. During the inspection, one or more hazardous conditions were identified. This letter serves to inform you of the observed condition(s) that did not have all the elements necessary to constitute an ADOSH violation present at the time. As a result, no citations were recommended for the item(s) listed in this letter.

In the interest of workplace safety and health, I strongly recommend that you take the necessary steps to address the following item(s), as each condition listed below may pose a risk of injury or illness to your employee(s):

1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:

a) Warehouse: Employees eyes were exposed to hazards of liquid chemicals and flying particles while wearing prescription glasses instead of safety glasses.

For questions or concerns you might have regarding the hazardous conditions(s) listed in this letter, please feel free to contact me via email at [email redacted], or by calling 602-542-1682.

Sincerely,

Jonathon Wright Safety Inspector