Okla. Stat. tit. 45, § 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

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.