Hutchins Family Comments On ‘Rust’ Production Company Fine

On Wednesday, the “Rust” production company was fined $136,793 dollars.

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The New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety Bureau issued the citation for safety violations.

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Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed and director Joel Souza was injured on Oct. 21.

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A gun that Alec Baldwin was holding discharged and struck both individuals.

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The Hutchins family released a statement through their attorney, Brian Panish.

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They said they were glad that the “OSHA report has shed some light on the workplace safety issues.”

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They said that their “own investigation” had found “overwhelming evidence of recklessness and negligence.”

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“Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed also issued a statement through her lawyer.

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The statement said, “OSHA found that she was not provided adequate time or resources to conduct her job effectively.”

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