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Transportation & Warehousing · Fresno, CA

First Student INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), First Student INC. ranks #97,835 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$185
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#97,835
of 99,447 penalized employers

First Student INC. in Fresno, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $185. 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 INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,835 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The Pepsi Bottling Group INC. in Modesto, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $185 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#97,835
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How First Student INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows First Student INC. runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$185 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMARSHALLS OF MA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CREATIVE LOGISTIC SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5E&L BATTERY & IGNITI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BOLIVAR FARMERS EXCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EXPERIOR GLOBAL WARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5D W TRANSPORT & LEAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ETW, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LUIS A. AYALA COLON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SYSCO NORTH TEXAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UPS GROUND FREIGHT, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RAILWAY PRODUCTS GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18ADM MILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1USF HOLLAND, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PACIFIC ALASKA FREIG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CON-WAY FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2US POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AMERICAN AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TITAN FREIGHT SYSTEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CAROLINA SOUTHERN LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CANADIAN PACIFIC RAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1First Student INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
First Student INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: First Student INC. is the #4,006 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($185).

How First Student INC. Compares

First Student INC.'s 1.00 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 runs well below peers (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-09-28

Last Inspection

2020-03-25

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$93

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $93 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$560

Current Penalty Amount

$185

Penalty Reduction

67.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $375 from the initial assessment of $560. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric First Student INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $185 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $93 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($185 here).

United Parcel Service INC $185 OR Gordon Trucking INC $180 OR LS Transport INC $180 OR Titan Freight Systems INC $180 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Marshalls of MA, INC. 2 insp. Decatur, GA Creative Logistic Services, LLC 2 insp. Monroe Township, NJ E&L Battery & Ignition Company 2 insp. Newark, NJ Bolivar Farmers Exchange 2 insp. Lowry City, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

United Parcel Service INC
Eugene, OR
2 inspections $185
The Pepsi Bottling Group INC.
Modesto, CA
2 inspections $185
Ports America
Terminal Island, CA
5 inspections $185
Performance Team Freight Systems, INC.
San Pedro, CA
2 inspections $185
Gordon Trucking INC
Clackamas, OR
4 inspections $180

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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 INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, First Student INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does First Student INC. have? ▼
First Student INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $185.
How many OSHA inspections has First Student INC. had? ▼
First Student INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-09-28 and the most recent on 2020-03-25. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for First Student INC.? ▼
First Student INC. has been assessed $185 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $560 (a 67.0% reduction).
What industry does First Student INC. operate in? ▼
First Student INC. 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 INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, First Student INC. ranks #97,835 (the lower 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 INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
First Student INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $185 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Pepsi Bottling Group INC. in Modesto, CA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $185 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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