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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1560072.015 - Rust Movie Productions, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: State Of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Site Address:
Rust Movie Productions, Llc
Bonanza Creek Rd. Bonanza Creek Ranch
Santa Fe, NM 87508
Mailing Address:
502 S. Broad St., Thomasville, GA 31792
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 512110/Motion Picture and Video Production
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/25/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/18/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1825978 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $131,871 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $131,871 |
| Current Penalty | $100,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $100,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 04/19/2022 | 04/29/2022 | $100,000 | $131,871 | $0 | 05/10/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001A | Other | 19100157 E02 | 04/19/2022 | 05/13/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/10/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001B | Other | 19100157 E03 | 04/19/2022 | 05/13/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/10/2022 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 1:50 p.m. on October 21, 2021, an Employee #1 (Cinematographer) and Employee #2 (Director) were establishing a motion picture scene, adjusting the camera and equipping a coworker (Actor) with a .45 caliber "Long Colt" revolver. The coworker fired the weapon discharging a projectile which struck both employees causing severe injuries. Employee #1 incurred a gunshot wound her right armpit/chest/abdoman areas and upper middle back as the bullet exited her body killing her. Employee #2 incurred a gunshot wound to right shoulder, requiring hospitalization. No projectile was supposed to be in the firearm, which should have only container a dummy round with no gunpowder. The investigation is ongoing to determine how live rounds ended up in the revolver.
Keywords: Abdomen, Arm, Back, Bullet, Chest, Defect, Defective, Defective Equipment, Dry Explosive, Firearm, Gunfire, Inexperience, Insufficient Supervision, Lack of Work Procedures, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Projectile, Puncture, Shooting, Shoulder, Struck By, Supervision
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1560072.015 | 47 | F | Fatality | Artists, performers and related workers n.e.c. | |
| 2 | 1560072.015 | 48 | M | Hospitalized injury | Actors and directors |