Oklahoma § 45-520 - Inspection for gas
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 45-520 — Inspection for gas, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-520. Inspection for gas
In all mines wherein explosive gas is generated, and also in all
mines where the fire damp has generated, in sufficient quantities to
be detected by the ordinary safety lamp, every working place without
exception, and all roadways shall be carefully examined immediately
before each shift by a competent person, who shall be known as the
fireboss, appointed by the superintendent and mine foreman for that
purpose. The person or persons making such examination shall use no
light other than that enclosed in a safety lamp while making such
examination. In all cases, said examination shall be begun within
the shortest possible period of time necessary to complete such
inspection before the regular time appointed to commence work, but
in no case shall said examination be begun more than three (3) hours
prior to the appointed time of each shift in commencing work, and it
shall be the duty of the said fire boss to examine for all dangers
likely to be found, and after each examination to leave at the face
and sides of every place so examined, evidence of his presence, and
he shall at each examination, inspect the entrance, or entrances, to
the worked out or abandoned parts, which are adjacent to the
roadways and working places of the mines where fire damp is likely
to accumulate, and in every working place and all other places where
explosive gas is discovered, also where immediate danger is found to
exist from other causes he shall place a danger signal across the
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entrance to such places, which shall be a sufficient warning for all
persons not to enter said place.
R.L.1910, § 3975.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 45-520
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 45-520 cover?
Section 45-520 ("Inspection for gas") 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.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 45-520?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 45-520" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 45-520 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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