Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act,the U.S.Department of Labor may do any of the following except:

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While the Occupational Safety and Health Act empowers the U.S. Department of Labor to conduct workplace inspections, issue citations to offending employers, and impose fines of up to $7,000 for an other-than-serious violation, it does not give them the authority to close plants. However, in extreme cases, OSHA may seek a court order to shut down a plant temporarily until necessary safety changes are made.