Oklahoma § 45-414 - Examination and inspection of mines - Time and manner
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 45-414 — Examination and inspection of mines - Time and manner, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-414. Examination and inspection of mines - Time and manner
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
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 45. Mines and Mining
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.
Laws 1929, c. 42, p. 46, § 4.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 45-414
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 45-414 cover?
Section 45-414 ("Examination and inspection of mines - Time and manner") 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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