RUST MOVIE PRODUCTIONS, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RUST MOVIE PRODUCTIONS, LLC — a information facility located at BONANZA CREEK RD. BONANZA CREEK RANCH, SANTA FE, NM 87508 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $100,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-10-22.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $100,000.00 is more than 31.2× the national average of $3,202.96 for facilities in the Information sector (NAICS 512110). This sector encompasses 4,045 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $13.0M.
State Context: Within NM, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 8,892 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,937.30.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 19, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 13, 2022. Of the 3 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $33,333.33 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement record for Rust Movie Productions, LLC, reveals a catastrophic breakdown in safety management systems, characterized by