338.101 Authority of commissioner.
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(1)In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter, the commissioner or the
commissioner's authorized representative shall have the authority:
(a)To enter without delay and advance notice any place of employment during
regular working hours and at other reasonable times in order to inspect such
places, question privately any such employer, owner, operator, agent,
employee, or employee's representative, and investigate such facts, conditions,
practices, or matters deemed appropriate to determine the cause of, or to
prevent the occurrence of, any occupational injury or illness.
(b)To administer oaths, take depositions, conduct hearings, take photographs,
review any and all accident and illness records, and secure any other evidence
deemed necessary to evaluate any occupational safety and health hazard in
order to ascertain whether any person has violated any provision of this
chapter or regulations issued pursuant thereto.
(2)If an employer refuses such entry, then the commissioner may apply to the Franklin
Circuit Court for an order to enforce the right of entry.