Oklahoma § 45-519 - Mines to be kept free from gas
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 45-519 — Mines to be kept free from gas, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-519. Mines to be kept free from gas
All mines generating fire damp shall be kept free of standing
gas in all working places and roadways. No accumulation of
explosive gas shall be allowed to exist in the worked-out or
abandoned parts of any mine. It shall be removed as soon as
possible after its discovery, and no miners or other persons who are
not employed in the removal of the dangerous accumulation, shall be
allowed to remain in any mine, or part of mine, during the time that
a dangerous accumulation of explosive gas is being removed from any
part of the mine, and the entrance or entrances to be worked out and
abandoned places shall be properly fenced off and cautionary notices
shall be posted upon said fencing to warn persons of danger.
R.L.1910, § 3974.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 45-519
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 45-519 cover?
Section 45-519 ("Mines to be kept free from 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 § 45-519?
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