Oklahoma § 63-983 - Posting of warning signs in cranes, derricks and similar
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 63-983 — Posting of warning signs in cranes, derricks and similar, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63-983. Posting of warning signs in cranes, derricks and similar
apparatus.
No person, firm, corporation or association shall, individually
or through an agent or employee, or as an agent or employee, operate
any crane, derrick, power shovel, drilling rig, hoisting equipment,
or similar apparatus, any part of which is capable of vertical,
lateral or swinging motion, unless there is posted and maintained in
plain view of the operator thereof, a durable warning sign legible
at twelve (12) feet, reading:
"Unlawful to operate this equipment within six feet of high
voltage lines."
Each day's failure to post or maintain such signs shall constitute a
separate violation.
Laws 1963, c. 118, § 3, emerg. eff. May 31, 1963.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 63-983
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 63-983 cover?
Section 63-983 ("Posting of warning signs in cranes, derricks and similar") 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 § 63-983?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 63-983 apply to my situation?
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