Oklahoma § 45-508 - Shaft not more than seventy-five feet deep
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 45-508 — Shaft not more than seventy-five feet deep, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-508. Shaft not more than seventy-five feet deep
When the opening or outlet other than the main opening is a
shaft and does not exceed seventy-five (75) feet in vertical depth,
and is used by the employees for the purpose of ingress and egress
from the mine, it shall be kept in a safe and available condition
and free from steam and dangerous gases and all other obstructions,
and shall be fitted with safe and convenient stairs, with steps of
an average tread of ten (10) inches, and ten (10) inches raise, not
less than two (2) feet wide and not to exceed an angle of forty-five
(45]lsco]lsc) degrees descent, with landings ofnot less than
eighteen (18) inches wide and four (4) feet long, at easy and
convenient distances, and water coming from the surface or out of
the strata in the shaft shall be conducted away by rings, cases or
otherwise, and be prevented from falling upon persons who are
ascending or descending the stairway of the shaft.
R.L.1910, § 3963.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 45-508
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 45-508 cover?
Section 45-508 ("Shaft not more than seventy-five feet deep") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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