MARSHALL v. BARLOW'S, INC.

No. 76-1143.

436 U.S. 307 (1978)

MARSHALL, SECRETARY OF LABOR, ET AL. v. BARLOW'S, INC.

Supreme Court of the United States.

Decided May 23, 1978.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Solicitor General McCree argued the cause for appellants. With him on the briefs were Deputy Solicitor General Wallace, Stuart A. Smith, and Michael H. Levin.

John L. Runft argued the cause for appellee. With him on the brief was Iver J. Longeteig.*


MR. JUSTICE WHITE delivered the opinion of the Court.

Section 8 (a) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA or Act)1 empowers agents of the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) to search the work area of any employment facility within the Act's jurisdiction. The purpose of the search is to inspect for safety hazards and violations of OSHA regulations. No search warrant or other process...

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