Hilda's lotion manufacturing business (with 200 employees) is thriving. The company earned 8 million dollars last year. However, in the last month, four workers at her manufacturing plant have been seriously injured while performing work duties. The injuries appear to have concerned ventilation issues, the use of hazardous materials (including acetylene and flammable liquids), and the lack of safety equipment.

Hilda is concerned that the Department of Labor and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are going to come after her and impose fines or shut down her business.

Addressing the following in detail and provide references:

1. What exactly does OSHA specialize in and where does that agency fit within our three branches of government?
2. What is the Occupational and Safety Health Act (provide the citation)?
3. What are the regulations regarding workplace safety?
4. What action can OSHA take against Hilda's company?
5. What type of judge would hear Hilda's complaints about OSHA's safety assessment and requirements of Hilda's company?
6. How are OSHA rules created and how does that compare to the legislative process?
7. Review actions taken against other companies:OSHA Enforcement
8. What action should she take? Can she terminate those workers?