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Producers of the film "Rust" were fined nearly $137000 for gun safety failures after star Alec Baldwin fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

"The safety coordinator was present on set and took no direct action to address safety concerns," the report stated. The state fine applies to a film with a budget of about $7 million. As her time as an armorer ran out, Gutierrez Reed warned a manager and was rebuffed. At least five lawsuits have been filed over the shooting, including a wrongful death suit brought by Hutchins' family against Baldwin and the movie's other producers. "This investigation confirms what we have heard previously about the 'Rust' set, that it was in chaos and that there were almost no safeguards regarding gun safety," said personal injury lawyer Miguel Custodio of the Los Angeles-based firm Custodio & Dubey, who is not involved in the case. Shortly after a lunch break, Baldwin went to rehearse inside a small church and soon found himself pointing a gun at Hutchins. In particular, the report indicates that the young armorer on the set, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, was not given the chance to perform her job. The bureau also documented gun safety complaints from crew members that went unheeded and said weapons specialists were not allowed to make decisions about additional safety training. "Management was provided with multiple opportunities to take corrective actions and chose not to do so. The OSHA ruling is likely to factor into the ongoing litigation, experts say. On Wednesday, Gutierrez Reed's lawyer said the incident could have been averted. During a hasty rehearsal last October, actor and producer Baldwin discharged a replica Colt that killed 42-year-old Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza.

Alec Baldwin said he was “grateful” for New Mexico's investigation into the fatal on-set shooting during the production of his ill-fated film “Rust” last ...

"The Safety Coordinator was present on set and took no direct action to address safety concerns," the report states. The bureau also documented gun safety complaints from crew members that went unheeded and said weapons specialists were not allowed to make decisions about additional safety training. Baldwin’s statement went on to say New Mexico's report specified that his power as a producer on the film was "limited to approving script changes and creative casting.

The stroll in the city came amid news that the actor said he was exonerated in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film ...

Alec Baldwin said Wednesday that a report released by New Mexico safety regulators slamming Rust producers as responsible for the accidental shooting death of a staffer on the film's set last year, has seen him 'exonerated' - despite serving on the unfinished film's production team himself. 'The Safety Coordinator was present on set and took no direct action to address safety concerns,' the report states. 'Additionally, the report recognizes that Mr. Baldwin's authority on the production was limited to approving script changes and creative casting. Safety meetings were conducted, but not every day weapons were used, as required. Our thoughts and prayers remain with Halyna's family,' Friedman said. Today we continue to extend our thoughts and prayers to her loved ones. 'Through our investigation, we determined that Rust Productions' failures were both serious and willful,' regulators wrote. Executive producers were hit with a $136,793 film - the maximum available. Baldwin's statement read: 'We are grateful to the New Mexico Occupational and Safety Bureau for investigating this matter. On Wednesday, New Mexico workplace safety regulators issued the maximum possible fine against a film production company for firearms safety failures on the set of 'Rust' where a cinematographer was fatally shot in October 2021 by actor and producer Alec Baldwin Alec Baldwin and Halyna Hutchins, along with other cast, are pictured on the Rust set in October. Baldwin and other producers of the film have been ordered to pay $136,793 by New Mexico safety regulators for failures that led to the shooting of the cinematographer The stroll in the city came amid news that the actor said he was exonerated in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film Rust last fall, following the release of a report from safety officials in New Mexico fining the film's production company for multiple violations.

State authorities issue a "willful-serious" citation as they say established rules weren't followed on set and that Ms Hutchins' death could have been ...

I know it's not me". He said Ms Hutchins was "somebody who was loved by everybody and admired by everybody who worked with her". After the report's release, his lawyer said it "exonerates" Baldwin by "making clear that he believed the gun held only dummy rounds" and that he had "no authority" over the safety matters highlighted. In a December interview, Baldwin said that while he "would go to any lengths to undo what happened", he does not feel guilt over the fatal shooting - saying that while "someone is responsible for what happened... Baldwin has said he was pointing the gun at her instruction and that it went off without him pulling the trigger. A report into Alec Baldwin's fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust has found management "knew that firearm safety procedures were not being followed".

New Mexico's Occupational Health and Safety Bureau said Rust Movie Productions must pay $136793, and distributed a scathing narrative of safety failures in ...

In a statement Wednesday, her attorney highlighted findings that the armorer “was not provided adequate time or resources to conduct her job effectively.” “The Safety Coordinator was present on set and took no direct action to address safety concerns,” the report states. The state fine applies to a film with a budget of about $7 million. As her time as an armorer ran out, Gutierrez Reed warned a manager and was rebuffed. The new occupational safety report confirms that a large-caliber revolver was handed to Baldwin by an assistant director, David Halls, without consulting with on-set weapons specialists during or after the gun was loaded. The bureau also documented gun safety complaints from crew members that went unheeded and said weapons specialists were not allowed to make decisions about additional safety training.

A New Mexico state agency fined Rust Movie Productions a maximum fine Wednesday for workplace safety violations that led to the shooting.

Baldwin has also said that he was told by someone in the state that he will probably not be charged in the shooting. He has stated that he did not pull the trigger of the gun when it went off. Hutchins’ widow Matthew said it is “absurd” that Baldwin, “the person holding the gun and causing it to discharge,” does not believe he is responsible for the death.

(Reuters) - A lawyer for Alec Baldwin said on Thursday that an investigation by New Mexico has cleared his client of wrongdoing in the fatal shooting ...

“We are pleased that the New Mexico officials have clarified these critical issues.” In response to the findings, Baldwin’s attorneys said in a statement that his authority on the production was limited to approving script changes and creative casting and that he had no authority over matters that were subject to the investigation. New Mexico’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau on Wednesday released the findings of a six-month investigation of the shooting during the filming of the Western movie last October. It blasted Rust Movie Productions LLC for “willful” safety lapses leading to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and fined the company $137,000, the maximum amount possible.

In a scathing report, the agency described a culture on set in which normal safety rules are constantly violated, even when a fatal incident involving Hutchins ...

“This tragedy and death could have been avoided,” the agency said. As a result of this failure, director Joel Souza was seriously injured and photographer Helena Hutchins died.” In a scathing report, the agency described a culture on set in which normal safety rules are constantly violated, even when a fatal incident involving Hutchins resulted in two casualty shootings.

Alec Baldwin has says he's "exonerated" by the bureau's findings on the "Rust" investigation.

Rust Movie Productions was fined $136,793 for the safety violations, which is the maximum possible amount. We appreciate that the report exonerates Mr. Baldwin by making clear that he believed the gun held only dummy rounds. We are confident that the individuals identified in the report will be held accountable for this tragedy,” Baldwin posted on his Instagram.

A lawyer for Alec Baldwin said on Thursday that an investigation by New Mexico has cleared his client of wrongdoing in the fatal shooting on the set of ...

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New Mexico's Occupation Health and Safety Bureau says the management of the film “Rust” is responsible for the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

The "Rust" star and executive producer shared a statement from his attorney amid the investigation into cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' fatal shooting on set.

Hutchins died October 21, 2021, after being shot through the torso following the firing of a prop revolver gun that contained a live round. “We appreciate that the report exonerates Mr. Baldwin by making clear that he believed the gun held only dummy rounds. “We are grateful to the New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety Bureau for investigating this matter,” the Instagram post stated.

An attorney for Alec Baldwin said today that Wednesday's report by the New Mexico safety regulators "exonerates" his client.

… This is a complete failure of the employer to follow recognized national protocols that keep employees safe.” We are confident that the individuals identified in the report will be held accountable for this tragedy.” An attorney for Alec Baldwin said today that Wednesday’s report by the New Mexico safety regulators “exonerates” his client.

Host Alec Baldwin arrives at the 2nd Annual NFL Honors in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 2, 2013. (REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson).

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“They just looked really happy.” “I mix that, it’s one of those things I’ve always been a bit insecure about.” The actor has claimed in a weepy interview that he had no idea there were real bullets in the gun and that he “didn’t pull the trigger.”

Actor Alec Baldwin claims that an occupational safety report “exonerates” him from wrongdoing in a deadly shooting on the set of the film “Rust.”

Alec Baldwin’s authority on the set included approving script changes and actor candidates. We are confident that the individuals in the report will be held accountable for this tragedy.” “Mr. Baldwin had no authority over the matters that were the subject of the Bureau’s findings of violations, and we are pleased that the New Mexico officials have clarified these critical issues.

The yoga expert, 38, who is expecting her seventh child with husband Alec Baldwin took to Instagram Stories on Thursday showing off a number of different ...

She as seen doing exercises in another clip in the jumpsuit, writing, 'Throw back to the snl days and a weird workout. She as seen doing exercises in another clip in the jumpsuit, writing, 'Throw back to the snl days and a weird workout. She was seen in a different ensemble later Thursday, as she posed in a black coat over a black top with navy blue sweatpants and black open toe sandals.

The actor had “no authority over the matters that were the subject of the Bureau's findings of violations,” his attorney said after regulators issued their ...

She is also now suing the supplier of the ammunition on a claim that the company sent a box containing live rounds that had been mismarked. Rust’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the daughter of exhibitionist shooter and long-time industry armorer Thell Reed, was limited to eight paid days as armorer to oversee weapons and training as well as work with the props department. The film’s 21-day production at the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Bonanza City, New Mexico was troubled from the outset, with a potential strike brewing preceding the shoot by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees over working conditions and low pay. The regulators’ report confirms that a large-caliber revolver was handed to Baldwin by Rust assistant director David Halls, who had not consulted with on-set weapons specialists during or after the time that the gun was loaded. “This is a complete failure of the employer to follow recognized national protocols that keep employees safe.” Halyna Hutchins, the now-scrapped western’s director of photography, was shot to death and director Joel Souza was badly injured on Oct. 21 after a gun being handled by Baldwin went off during rehearsals and fired bullets toward the two filmmakers.