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RF-2025-JW184-0161-ADOSH · Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health · 2026-01-16

IN THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

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

v.

CRM OF AMERICA, LLC,

Respondent

No. RF-2025-JW184-0161-ADOSH

FINDINGS & ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

On May 20, 2025, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health of the Industrial Commission of Arizona (“ADOSH” or “Division”) inspected a worksite of CRM of America, LLC. (“Respondent” or “CRM of America, LLC.”) located at 11400 E. Pecos Rd., Mesa, AZ 85212, Inspection No. RF-2025-JW184-0161. This inspection resulted in the Complainant issued a Citation and Notification of Penalty to the Respondent on July 31, 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 December 19, 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 will remain as written.

Citation 1 Item 2 will remain as written.

Citation 1 Item 3 and the assessed penalty of $8,276.00 will be deleted.

Citation 1 Item 4 and the assessed penalty of $8,276.00 will be deleted.

Citation 2 Item 1 will remain as written.

Citation 2 Item 2 will remain as written.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent:

Contact ADOSH consultation within 30 days of the effective date of the Settlement Agreement to schedule a Pre- Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (“SHARP”) evaluation visit with ADOSH Consultation Services which shall be completed in the 6-month period following the effective date of this Settlement Agreement.

Have all Managers and Supervisors complete a health and safety management system training course and provide documentation to ADOSH of completion within 6-months of the effective date of the approved Settlement Agreement.

Shall pay the remaining assessed penalty within 30 days of the effective date of the Settlement Agreement.

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 16th day of January 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 16th day of January 2026:

Brian Hudson

Division of Occupational Safety & Health

800 W. Washington Street

Phoenix, AZ 86007

[email redacted]

ADOSH Director

Sophia Cox, Esq.

Legal Division

Industrial Commission of Arizona

800 W. Washington Street, Suite 303

Phoenix, AZ 85007

[email redacted]

[email redacted]

Attorney for ADOSH

Brian Flynn

James Giarraputo

CRM of America LLC

563 Franklin Ave.

Nutley, NJ 07110

[email redacted]

[email redacted]

Respondent

By: OAH Staff