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First Student, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), First Student, INC. ranks #73,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,400
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

First Student, INC. in North Pole, AK has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,400. 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. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,377 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 runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Skema Courier, INC. in East Boston, MA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,400 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 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 moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,400 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 both3.03.033.03.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5VIN LUX FINE WINE TR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WESTERN EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CURRY RAIL SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4QUICK SORT TRADING I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9FEDEX EXPRESS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WAYNE COUNTY AIRPORT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NFTA BABCOCK GARAGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BIA-DIVISION OF TRAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18OLLIE'S BARGAIN OUTL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29INTERNATIONAL BONDED…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SPEED FC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SSA MARINE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1GATEWAY WAREHOUSE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4VERITIV OPERATING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GRETCHEN SCOTT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4METRO TRANSIT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2First Student, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
First Student, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, First Student, INC. ranks #3,094 at $2,400 current penalty.

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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-09-13

Last Inspection

2018-12-12

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $800 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

1

Repeat

33.3% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$2,400

Current Penalty Amount

$2,400

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

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 3 1.9
Violations 3 3.2
Total Penalty $2,400 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $800 $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 AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,400 here).

Metro Transit $2,400 MN Pacific International INC. $2,400 GU Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC $2,400 KY Innotrac Corporation $2,400 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Postal Service 3 insp. Evergreen, CO Vin Lux Fine Wine Transport LLC 3 insp. American Canyon, CA Western Express, INC. 3 insp. Plainfield, CT Curry Rail Services INC. 3 insp. Hollidaysburg, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pacific International INC.
Asan, GU
2 inspections $2,400
Metro Transit
Minneapolis, MN
3 inspections $2,400
Innotrac Corporation
Grove City, OH
2 inspections $2,400
Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC
Louisville, KY
2 inspections $2,400
Skema Courier, INC.
East Boston, MA
2 inspections $2,400

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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 concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 violations across 3 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 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,400.
How many OSHA inspections has First Student, INC. had? ▼
First Student, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-09-13 and the most recent on 2018-12-12. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for First Student, INC.? ▼
First Student, INC. has been assessed $2,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does First Student, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. First Student, INC. has 0 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, 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 #73,377 (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 $2,400 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Skema Courier, INC. in East Boston, MA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $2,400 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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