Okla. Stat. tit. 45, § 45-529: Workers' compensation coverage - Penalties - Exceptions

(A) Any person or persons, partnership, association,

corporation, owner, operator and/or lessee of any mine in this state

must comply with the workers' compensation laws of the State of

Oklahoma.

(B) Any violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor

and shall be punishable by a fine of not exceeding One Thousand

Dollars ($1,000.00).

Provided the provisions of this act shall not apply to

production of limestone and sand or gravel from open pits.