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UR-2025-JW184-0170-ADOSH · Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health · 2026-02-02
IN THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH OF THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF ARIZONA, Complainant
v.
EFFICIENCY HEATING AND COOLING, LLC DBA EFFICIENCY MECHANICAL,
Respondent
No. UR-2025-JW184-0170-ADOSH
FINDINGS & ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
On July 1, 2025, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health of the Industrial Commission of Arizona (“ADOSH” or “Division”) inspected a worksite of Efficiency Heating and Cooling dba Efficiency Mechanical, (“Respondent” or “Efficiency Heating and Cooling LLC dba Efficiency Mechanical”) located at 17080 W. Waddell Rd, Surprise, Arizona 85388, Inspection No. UR-2025-JW184-0170. This inspection resulted in the Complainant issuing a Citation and Notification of Penalty to the Respondent on September 4, 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 7, 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 shall be reclassified from “Serious” to “Non Serious,” and the assessed penalty is reduced to $2,500.00.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent:
Provide ADOSH with a copy of its existing Safety Plan, including the proposed Fall Protection Plan document, within 30 days of the effective date of the Settlement Agreement.
Schedule a pre-SHARP application visit (or its equivalent) with ADOSH Consultation within 30 days of the effective date of the Settlement Agreement.
Schedule an ADOSH Fall Protection Training at the Efficiency Heating & Cooling office location for all supervisors within 30 days of the effective date of the Settlement Agreement. The training for all supervisors and above shall be completed within 6 months of the effective date of the Settlement Agreement.
Submit all documentation and correspondence required under the settlement agreement via email to [email redacted].
Shall pay the 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 2nd 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 2nd day of February 2026:
Brian Hudson, Director
Division of Occupational Safety & 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
Drew Nicholas, General Manager
12247 S. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85299
[email redacted]
Respondent
By: OAH Staff