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OSHA Shutdown Delays Enforcement; MSHA Furloughs Half Staff
10/6/2025
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Story summary
- October 1, 2025 shutdown halts Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) operations, delaying enforcement actions and legal proceedings.
- OSHA will inspect only for imminent dangers, fatalities, and whistleblower complaints.
- State OSHA programs operate normally.
- Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) furloughed about half its staff, retaining essential inspectors.
- Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (FMSHRC) operations are largely halted.
