Establishment profile
FIRST STUDENT, INCORPORATED
100 TERMINAL STREET, CHARLESTOWN, MA, 02129
Operated by FIRST STUDENT · 1 of 46 establishments
485410 — School and Employee Bus Transportation
EIN 232320563
Summary
FIRST STUDENT, INCORPORATED has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 20 years of recorded history, with $88,050 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 93rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 15 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FIRST STUDENT, INCORPORATED appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
60% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 10 distinct standards shown · 10 citations in this view · $88,050 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 A02 | 1 | 1 | $70,000 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H02 II | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0244 A02 VI | 1 | 1 | $2,550 | Oct 2011 | Oct 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | $500 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H03 III | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 E | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H03 II | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 4854 within MA. Peer group: 15 employers. This establishment has 10 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for FIRST STUDENT, INCORPORATED. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for FIRST STUDENT, INCORPORATED. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2006 | BUS,JUMP START,MECHANIC,TRUCK,POISONING,CARBON MONOXIDEFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 15+ years. Most recent activity: 15 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for FIRST STUDENT, INCORPORATED. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for FIRST STUDENT, INCORPORATED. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MA — for FIRST STUDENT, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other FIRST STUDENT locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 81 cases · 48 ULP · 33 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-RC-373733 | Representation election | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-327903 | Representation election | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-307466 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2022 | Mar 2023 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-303674 | Representation election | Sep 2022 | Nov 2022 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-300444 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2022 | Mar 2023 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-288852 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2022 | Feb 2022 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-281693 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2021 | Oct 2022 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-279838 | Representation election | Jul 2021 | Sep 2021 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-278535 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2021 | Oct 2022 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-275008 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2021 | Apr 2021 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-265112 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2020 | Dec 2020 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-252103 | Representation election | Nov 2019 | Dec 2019 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-250144 | Representation election | Oct 2019 | Jan 2020 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-243688 | Representation election | Jun 2019 | Jul 2019 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-222379 | Representation election | Jun 2018 | Jul 2018 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RD-221160 | Representation election | May 2018 | Jun 2018 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-213949 | Representation election | Jan 2018 | Mar 2018 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-207898 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2017 | Dec 2017 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-207547 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2017 | Jun 2018 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RD-207432 | Representation election | Oct 2017 | Nov 2017 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-201065 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2017 | Jul 2017 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-181451 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2016 | Sep 2016 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-161429 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2015 | Oct 2015 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-160752 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2015 | Dec 2015 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-154672 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2015 | Jul 2015 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-149027 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2015 | Jul 2015 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-144942 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2015 | Feb 2015 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-129843 | Representation election | Jun 2014 | Jun 2014 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-127350 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2014 | Jun 2014 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-122021 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2014 | Apr 2014 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-120871 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2014 | Aug 2014 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-120867 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2014 | Apr 2014 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-119073 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2013 | Jun 2014 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-116001 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2013 | Feb 2014 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-114823 | Representation election | Oct 2013 | Dec 2013 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RD-113038 | Representation election | Sep 2013 | Nov 2013 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-104115 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2013 | May 2013 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-095005 | Representation election | Dec 2012 | Jan 2013 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-089540 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2012 | Nov 2012 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-088392 | Representation election | Aug 2012 | Nov 2012 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-075878 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2012 | Jan 2013 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-069400 | Representation election | Nov 2011 | Dec 2011 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-066405 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2011 | Nov 2011 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-022500 | Representation election | Nov 2010 | Dec 2010 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-022457 | Representation election | May 2010 | Jun 2010 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-022456 | Representation election | May 2010 | Jun 2010 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-022455 | Representation election | May 2010 | Jun 2010 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-022437 | Representation election | Mar 2010 | Apr 2010 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-022429 | Representation election | Mar 2010 | Apr 2010 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-022425 | Representation election | Feb 2010 | Feb 2010 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-022420 | Representation election | Jan 2010 | Mar 2010 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-022411 | Representation election | Jan 2010 | Feb 2010 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-022406 | Representation election | Dec 2009 | Feb 2010 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-022401 | Representation election | Dec 2009 | Jan 2010 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-045807 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2009 | Feb 2010 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-045687 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2009 | Oct 2009 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-022350 | Representation election | Jul 2009 | Sep 2009 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-045412 | Unfair labor practice | May 2009 | Jun 2009 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-045393 | Unfair labor practice | May 2009 | Jun 2009 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-045151 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2009 | Sep 2009 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-022288 | Representation election | Dec 2008 | Feb 2009 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-045077 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2008 | Aug 2009 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-022283 | Representation election | Nov 2008 | Jan 2009 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-022279 | Representation election | Nov 2008 | Jan 2009 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-045048 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2008 | Oct 2009 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-045020 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2008 | Oct 2009 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-045000 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2008 | Aug 2009 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-044967 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2008 | Dec 2008 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-044955 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2008 | Oct 2008 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-044949 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2008 | Jul 2009 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-022251 | Representation election | Sep 2008 | Oct 2009 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-044227 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2007 | Oct 2009 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-044224 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2007 | Nov 2007 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-044146 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | Nov 2007 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-044093 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | Jan 2008 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-044055 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2007 | Sep 2007 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-043932 | Unfair labor practice | May 2007 | Sep 2008 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-043808 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2007 | Aug 2007 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-042934 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2005 | Feb 2007 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-042166 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2004 | Aug 2007 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-041549 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2004 | Feb 2006 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for FIRST STUDENT, INCORPORATED. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FIRST STUDENT, INCORPORATED. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for FIRST STUDENT, INCORPORATED. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-06 | Complaint | 1 | — | $2,550 | |
| 2008-06-11 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-06-11 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-03-09 | Accident | 6 | 4 | $76,500 | |
| 2006-03-09 | Unprogrammed Related | 3 | 3 | $9,000 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
FIRST STUDENT, INCORPORATED is one of 46 establishments rolled up under the parent organization FIRST STUDENT.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of FIRST STUDENT across all 46 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in school and employee bus transportation within MA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- FIRST STUDENT, INC.BROCKTON — 3 federal enforcement records
- VEOLIA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.CHARLESTOWN — 2 federal enforcement records
- First Student - BrocktonBROCKTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- FIRST STUDENT INCORPORATEDPLYMOUTH — 2 federal enforcement records
- Lucini Bus Lines, Inc.West Bridgewater — 2 federal enforcement records
- FIRST STUDENT, INCORPORATEDBOSTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- FIRST STUDENT INC.MIDDLEBORO — 2 federal enforcement records
- FIRST STUDENT, INC.WORCESTER — 2 federal enforcement records
- North Reading Transportation Co.Everett — 2 federal enforcement records
- FIRST STUDENT, INC.SPRINGFIELD — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by FIRST STUDENT, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- FIRST STUDENT, INC.BROCKTON, MA — 3 federal enforcement records
- FIRST STUDENT, INCORPORATEDBOSTON, MA — 2 federal enforcement records
- FIRST STUDENT, INC.WORCESTER, MA — 2 federal enforcement records
- FIRST STUDENT, INC.SPRINGFIELD, MA — 2 federal enforcement records
- FIRST STUDENTRANDOLPH, MA — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All FIRST STUDENT locationsParent rollup
- School and Employee Bus TransportationAll employers in this industry
- Employers in MAState-wide enforcement data
- School and Employee in MAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on FIRST STUDENT, INCORPORATED from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup FIRST STUDENT, which operates 46 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is FIRST STUDENT, INCORPORATED's OSHA violation history?
- FIRST STUDENT, INCORPORATED has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 10 violations and $88,050 in total penalties.
- How does FIRST STUDENT, INCORPORATED's safety record compare to its industry?
- FIRST STUDENT, INCORPORATED operates in the school and employee bus transportation industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.3.
- Has FIRST STUDENT, INCORPORATED had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving FIRST STUDENT, INCORPORATED.