If an employer fails to comply with a final order of the board, the department may issue an order directing the employer to cease operating or render inoperable, in accordance with the order of the department, so much of his operation as is necessary to eliminate the hazard which is the subject of the order. When a cease operation order is not appropriate or not obeyed, the department shall refer the matter to the department attorney who shall promptly institute proceedings in the circuit court for the county in which the violation exists to enforce the department’s orders.