“Through our investigation, we determined that Rust Production’s failures were both serious and willful.
To this end, we issued the maximum possible fine of $136,793.
This fine was assessed against the legal entity Rust Production LLC, not specific individuals.”
The set of the Western film ‘Rust.'.Jae C Hong/AP/Shutterstock
Baldwin had been told the gun was “cold,” or unloaded.
In an interview with ABC News in December, the actorinsisted he didn’t pull the trigger.
The bureau’s reportfound multiple instances ofRustproducers ignoring crew members’ safety concerns as well as industry safety standards.
There were three accidental discharges on set prior to the one that killed Hutchins.
There was also an accidental use of special-effects explosives.
The report also cited management for not adequately responding to the concerns raised by Luper in his resignation.
Watch his video statement above.
