[X-spurt]

And both have many crazy over-reaching rules and enforcer/representatives, but in general do serve a worthwhile purpose.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

I have had first hand experience with MSHA. For the most part, the inspectors were professional and fair.
A new inspector visited our coal mine and observed a mechanic who had placed a tool on the roof of a dragline he was working on. We were ticketed for hot having a safety railing around the edge of the roof.