New Mexico Cites ‘Rust’ Movie Production For ‘Willful’ Disregard of Firearms Safety

New Mexico Cites ‘Rust’ Movie Production For ‘Willful’ Disregard of Firearms Safety
The Bonanza Creek Ranch, where the film "Rust" was being filmed in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Oct. 23, 2021. Jae C. Hong/AP Photo
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The State of New Mexico announced on April 20 a nearly $140,000 fine against a movie company responsible for the low-budget “Rust” production following a months-long investigation into last year’s shooting death on set.

The New Mexico Environment Department’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau determined the production did not follow industry standards for firearms safety.

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