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Transportation & Warehousing · Fairbanks, AK

First Student

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), First Student ranks #48,089 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty47% serious
$6,440
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#48,089
of 99,447 penalized employers

First Student in Fairbanks, AK has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,440. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected First Student 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 30 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,089 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, United States Cold Storage in Tulare, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,445 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
46.7%
of violations were serious
#48,089
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How First Student compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows First Student sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$6,440 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is First Student.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOASSO AMERICA CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MUSCATINE LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DOLGENCORP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9AXALTA COATING SYSTE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15YRC INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CHURCH & DWIGHT COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WAYNE CSD TRANSPORTA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MTA NYCT EAST NY BUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MTA NYCT WEST 4TH ST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PIONEER WAREHOUSING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10AMERIFLIGHT LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11RPM WAREHOUSING & TR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UPS MAIL INNOVATIONS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MTA NYCT MOW HVAC SH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BETHLEHEM CSD TRANS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11First Student, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30
First Student has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 30 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

First Student in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, First Student ranks #2,096 at $6,440 current penalty.

How First Student Compares

First Student's 10.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-12-16

Last Inspection

2014-12-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,147

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $2,147 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

46.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

3.3% of total

15

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$19,200

Current Penalty Amount

$6,440

Penalty Reduction

66.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,760 from the initial assessment of $19,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How First Student compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric First Student Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 30 3.2
Total Penalty $6,440 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,147 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for First Student, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,440 here).

United States Cold Storage $6,445 CA Lewis Hyman, INC. $6,453 GA Jet Distribution Services INC. $6,453 NJ Vansantis Development INC. $6,457 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Boasso America Corporation 3 insp. Newark, NJ Muscatine Logistics, LLC 3 insp. Muscatine, IA Dolgencorp, LLC 3 insp. Zanesville, OH Abf Freight System, INC. 3 insp. Oakland, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

United States Cold Storage
Tulare, CA
2 inspections $6,445
Fleetgistics/Medifleet
West Haven, CT
0 inspections $0
Lewis Hyman, INC.
Austell, GA
2 inspections $6,453
WFS (El Paso)
Las Vegas, NV
0 inspections $0
Vansantis Development INC.
Liverpool, NY
2 inspections $6,457

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is First Student safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, First Student's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 3 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does First Student have? ▼
First Student has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,440.
How many OSHA inspections has First Student had? ▼
First Student has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-12-16 and the most recent on 2014-12-16. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for First Student? ▼
First Student has been assessed $6,440 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,200 (a 66.5% reduction).
Does First Student have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. First Student has 14 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does First Student operate in? ▼
First Student operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 485410). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does First Student rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, First Student ranks #48,089 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does First Student's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
First Student's total OSHA penalty of $6,440 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, United States Cold Storage in Tulare, CA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $6,445 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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