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PP-2024-MB431-0023-ADOSH · Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health · 2025-04-22
IN THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH OF THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF ARIZONA,
Complainant
v
UNIVERSAL WALLBOARD CORPORATION,
Respondent
No. PP-2024-MB431-0023-ADOSH
FINDINGS AND ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
On October 17, 2023, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health of the Industrial Commission of Arizona (“ADOSH” or “Division”) inspected a worksite of UNIVERSAL WALLBOARD CORPORATION (“Respondent” or “UNIVERSAL”) located at 1025 North Olive Road, Tucson, Arizona 85721, Inspection No. PP-2024-MB431-0023. This inspection resulted in the Complainant issuing a Citation and Notification of Penalty to the Respondent on February 27, 2024.
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 18, 2025, 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 is deleted.
Within 60 days of the date of the signed Findings and Order Approving Settlement, Respondent must:
Develop a job site analysis of stair rail systems and provide a copy of same to Complainant;
Provide documentation of re-training of employee Stop Work Authority to Complainant;
Provide a copy of Respondent’s Heat Illness Prevention Plan to Complainant;
Contact ADOSH Consultation to schedule two (2) consultation visits to occur over a twelve (12) month period.
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 22nd day of April 2025.
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 the 22nd day of April 2025:
Brian Hudson
Division of Occupational Safety & Health
800 W. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 86007
[email redacted]
ADOSH Director
Christina Lopez, Esq.
Legal Division
Industrial Commission of Arizona
800 W. Washington Street, Suite 303
Phoenix, AZ 85007
[email redacted]
Attorney for ADOSH
Mr. Joseph Wittman, President
Universal Wallboard Corporation
3555 E. 44th St.
Tucson, AZ 85713
[email redacted]
Respondent
By: OAH Staff