Okla. Stat. tit. 45, § 45-522
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Electric wires to be insulated
Official statutory text
In all mines where electricity is, used as a part of the system,
power or means of mining and procuring the coal or other mineral
therefrom, the owners, or operators thereof shall cause all wires
conducting electricity in and about said mines, to be carefully and
thoroughly insulated or protected in a safe manner, so that the
persons or animals coming in contact therewith, shall not be
injured; all wires as aforesaid shall either be thoroughly insulated
or placed where persons employed in or about the mines cannot come
in contact therewith, or shall be covered, protected or shielded in
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a safe manner so as to prevent any injuries or accidents therefrom
to those in or about the mines.
power or means of mining and procuring the coal or other mineral
therefrom, the owners, or operators thereof shall cause all wires
conducting electricity in and about said mines, to be carefully and
thoroughly insulated or protected in a safe manner, so that the
persons or animals coming in contact therewith, shall not be
injured; all wires as aforesaid shall either be thoroughly insulated
or placed where persons employed in or about the mines cannot come
in contact therewith, or shall be covered, protected or shielded in
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 45. Mines and Mining Page 39
a safe manner so as to prevent any injuries or accidents therefrom
to those in or about the mines.
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