Okla. Stat. tit. 45, § 45-907: Inspection and examination of active strip and surface

mines - Reports - Recommendations.

It shall be the duty of the Department of Mines to enter into

and examine thoroughly each and every active strip or surface mine

in the state four to six times annually and in response to

compliance concerns to see that the provisions of this act are

observed and strictly carried out. Mines with resident safety

engineers supplying the Department with monthly self-monitoring

reports shall be inspected a minimum of twice a year. The Chief

Mine Inspector or assistant inspectors, or both, may enter, inspect

and examine any strip or surface pit and the works and machinery

belonging thereto at all times, either by night or by day. The

owner and the employees may each designate a person who shall

accompany the inspector during the state inspection of the mine.

After each inspection the inspector shall make a report in

triplicate of the condition of the mine with recommendations and

orders. One copy shall be placed on file in the office of the Chief

Mine Inspector, one copy shall remain with the inspector, and one

copy shall be given to the operator who shall post it in a

conspicuous place available for public inspection where it can be

read and where it shall remain until the next state inspection

report is issued. Within thirty (30) days after receiving the

report of the inspector in which any important recommendations are

made, the owner shall send a report to the Chief Mine Inspector

stating what steps have been taken to comply with the

recommendations.