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PP-2025-TN976-0041-ADOSH · Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health · 2026-02-09
IN THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH OF THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF ARIZONA, Complainant
v.
GILA COUNTY- PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE DEPARTMENT GLOBE,
Respondent
No. PP-2025-TN976-0041-ADOSH
FINDINGS & ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
On November 20, 2024, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health of the Industrial Commission of Arizona (“ADOSH” or “Division”) conducted an inspection at a worksite location of Gila County- Property And Evidence Department Globe (“Respondent” or “Gila County”) located at 725 Rose Mofford Way, Globe, Arizona 85501, Inspection No PP-2025-TN976-0041. This inspection resulted in ADOSH issuing a Citation and Notification of Penalty to the Respondent on April 10, 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 January 29, 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 1a will be deleted.
Citation 1 Item 1b will be deleted.
Citation 1 Item 1c will be deleted.
Citation 1 Item 1d will be deleted.
Citation 1 Item 2a will be deleted.
Citation 1 Item 2b will be deleted.
Citation 1 Item 3a will be deleted.
Citation 1 Item 3b will be deleted.
Citation 1 Item 3c will be deleted.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent agrees:
Undertake to become a member of the ADOSH Public Entities Partnership Program (PEPP) for a three-year term, to assist in building a safety management system, within 30 days of the effective date of this settlement agreement. Any extension in time will be granted at the discretion of the ADOSH Director.
Provide documentation to demonstrate membership in the PEPP within 60 days of the effective date of this Settlement Agreement. Respondent consents and authorizes the sharing of such information with the ADOSH Director.
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 9th day of February 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 9th day of February 2026:
Robert Irani, Esq.
[email redacted]
[email redacted]
Attorney for ADOSH
Juley Bocardo, Deputy Director
[email redacted]
Respondent
Brian Hudson, Director
[email redacted]
ADOSH
By: OAH Staff