Okla. Stat. tit. 45, § 45-414
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Examination and inspection of mines - Time and manner
Official statutory text
It shall be the duty of the Mine Inspector from time to time to
enter and examine any and all said mines in the State of Oklahoma
and to inspect any and all machinery and equipment used in
connection therewith, either underground or on the surface and
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including any mill, concentrating plant or tailing mill used in
preparation of the product for market. And the operator shall at
all reasonable times, while in operation, upon request furnish
necessary facilities for such entry and examination. Such
inspection shall be done at a time and in a manner so as not to
obstruct or hinder the operation of said mine or mines except that
in case of emergency where the life or safety of employees is in
imminent peril, the Inspector shall make immediate examination and
it shall in such case of emergency be the duty of the operator upon
request of the Inspector to furnish the use of any installed
equipment for his assistance in making said examination. A failure
of said operator to perform any duty imposed in this section shall
be a misdemeanor and be punished as such as hereinafter provided.
enter and examine any and all said mines in the State of Oklahoma
and to inspect any and all machinery and equipment used in
connection therewith, either underground or on the surface and
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 45. Mines and Mining Page 21
including any mill, concentrating plant or tailing mill used in
preparation of the product for market. And the operator shall at
all reasonable times, while in operation, upon request furnish
necessary facilities for such entry and examination. Such
inspection shall be done at a time and in a manner so as not to
obstruct or hinder the operation of said mine or mines except that
in case of emergency where the life or safety of employees is in
imminent peril, the Inspector shall make immediate examination and
it shall in such case of emergency be the duty of the operator upon
request of the Inspector to furnish the use of any installed
equipment for his assistance in making said examination. A failure
of said operator to perform any duty imposed in this section shall
be a misdemeanor and be punished as such as hereinafter provided.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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