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RF-2025-JW184-0150-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.

WOOD FRAMING, LLC.,

Respondent

No. RF-2025-JW184-0150-ADOSH

FINDINGS & ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

On March 17, 2025, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health of the Industrial Commission of Arizona (“ADOSH” or “Division”) inspected a worksite of Wood Framing, LLC (“Respondent” or “Wood Framing, LLC”) located at 1057 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, Arizona 85281, Inspection No. RF-2025-JW184-0150. This inspection resulted in the Complainant issuing a Citation and Notification of Penalty to the Respondent on May 22, 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 February 2, 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 is deleted.

Citation 2 Item 1 is deleted.

Citation 2 Item 2 remains as written.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent:

Complete one Compliance Assistance Visit with ADOSH. The Respondent shall contact ADOSH to schedule the Compliance Assistance Visit within 30 days of the effective date of the Settlement Agreement. The Compliance Assistance Visit must be completed within 6 months of the effective date of the Settlement Agreement. Any issues found during the Compliance Assistance Visit shall be abated within 30 days after completion of the Compliance Assistance Visit. Respondent consents and authorizes ADOSH Consultation Services to disclose the scheduled date of the Compliance Assistance Visit to the Director of ADOSH.

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

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:

Brian Hudson, Director

Division of Occupational Safety & Health

800 West Washington Street

Phoenix, Arizona 86007

[email redacted]

ADOSH

Erin Goeman, Esq.

Legal Division

Industrial Commission of Arizona

800 West Washington Street, Suite 303

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

[email redacted]

[email redacted]

Attorney for ADOSH

Michael Rubin, Esq.

Sarah Fisher, Esq.

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

Esplanade Center III, Suite 800

2415 East Camelback Road

Phoenix, Arizona 85016

[email redacted]

[email redacted]

Attorneys for Respondent

By: OAH Staff