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RF-2024-MS021-0027-ADOSH · Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health · 2025-12-01

IN THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

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

Complainant

v.

THE PAINT KINGS, INC.,

Respondent

No. RF-2024-MS021-0027-ADOSH

FINDINGS & ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

On July 22, 2024 the Division of Occupational Safety and Health of the Industrial Commission of Arizona (“Complainant” or “Division”) conducted an inspection of The Paint Kings, Inc., (“Respondent”) worksite located at 2004 East 17th Street, Tucson, Arizona 85719, Inspection No.: RF-2024-MS021-0027 resulting in the issuance of a Citation and Notification of Penalty to Respondent on November 14, 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 litigating through a formal hearing.

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS

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

On November 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, said Settlement Agreement is by this reference adopted herein and made a part hereof.

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

1. Citation 1 Item 1 will be reclassified from “Serious” to “Non Serious”, and the assessed penalty will be reduced to from $9,795.00 to $2,000.00.

2. Citation 1 Item 2 was previously deleted and will remain deleted.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Respondent agreed to comply with, and has satisfactorily completed, the following terms:

1. Reach out to, engage with, and attend meetings of the Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (SAHBA).

2. Provide a copy of The Paint Kings, Inc. Fall Protection Plan to ADOSH.

3. Show proof of payments made to Insure Compliance from August 2024 – July 2025.

4. Submit all documentation and correspondence required under this section via email to [email redacted].

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the legal effect of A.A.C. R20-5-817 is waived.

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 to the Review Board by 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 23-422(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 1st day of December, 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 1st day of December 2025:

Brian Hudson, Director

Industrial Commission of Arizona

Division of Occupational Safety and Health

800 W. Washington Street

Phoenix, AZ 86007

[email redacted]

ADOSH

Erin Goeman, Esq.

Legal Division

Industrial Commission of Arizona

800 W. Washington Street, Suite 303

Phoenix, AZ 85007

[email redacted]

[email redacted]

Attorney for ADOSH

Eddie O'Hair, President

The Paint Kings, Inc.

2004 East 17th Street

Tucson, AZ 85719

[email redacted]

Respondent

By: OAH Staff