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The Occupational Safety and Health Act ("OSHA"), 29 U.S.C. § 651 et. seq., provides for enforcement of its provisions by means of civil and criminal penalties, 29 U.S.C. § 666, and by injunction proceedings, 29 U.S.C. § 662. Investigations are conducted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the Department of Labor.