Boston, Massachusetts · School and Employee Bus Transportation · NAICS 485410
OSHA has inspected First Student Inc. 11 times in Massachusetts since 2002.
The latest one began on Dec 18, 2019 as a planned inspection, in Middleboro.
Those inspections ended with 39 citation items: 26 serious, 1 repeat and 12 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $159,434 and now stand at $151,401, 5% lower after settlements or reviews.
Exit routes comes up most often in these citations: 5 items under 1910.37.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for transportation and warehousing employers since 2015 is $2,408, and First Student Inc. averages $5,300 (3 cited inspections).
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
First Student Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company157 E. Grove Street, Middleboro, MA 02346 · School and Employee Bus Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $5,783 | $1,000 | Apr 24, 2020 | Final |
142 Oak Hill Way, Brockton, MA 02301 · School and Employee Bus Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $10,864 | $10,864 | Feb 15, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1) · Exit route design |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.141(c)(1)(i) · Sanitation |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) · Proving cited hazards were fixed |
Other-than-serious | $1,037 | $1,037 | Jan 31, 2018 | Final |
142 Oak Hill Way, Brockton, MA 02301 · School and Employee Bus Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.141(c)(1)(i) · Sanitation |
Serious | $3,000 | $3,000 | Dec 9, 2015 | Final |
100 Terminal Street, Charlestown, MA 02129 · School and Employee Bus Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.244(a)(2)(vi) · Other portable tools and equipment |
Other-than-serious | $2,550 | $2,550 | Oct 25, 2011 | Closed |
529 Main Street, Suite 1m3 - Boston Region Office, Boston, MA 02129 · School and Employee Bus Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
529 Main Street, Suite 1m3 - Boston Region Office, Boston, MA 02129 · School and Employee Bus Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
75a Southwest Cut-off, Worcester, MA 01604 · School and Employee Bus Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) · Exit routes |
Serious | $1,700 | $1,700 | Jan 29, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2) · Exit routes |
Serious | $7,500 | $7,500 | Jan 29, 2007 | Closed |
529 Main Street, Suite 1m3 - Boston Region Office, Boston, MA 02129 · School and Employee Bus Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Mar 9, 2006 (fatal): Employee dies from carbon monoxide poisoning
At approximately 3:50 a.m. on March 9, 2006, Employee #1 was jump starting schoo l buses. He used a Goodall 12 Volt Start All 605 with a Briggs & Stratton Vangua rd 13 HP gasoline-powered motor; Model Number 245237, Type 0284E1, Code 04090249 , Serial Number88186, for jump starting the buses. The motor was mounted inside the back of a converted U-Haul truck. A sliding door separated the cab and back of the truck. Employee #1 was found slumped over the steering wheel of the truck ; unconscious, drooling, with his eyes dilated, and a very low pulse. The witnes ses said that the sliding cab door was open approximately 8 in., and that the mo tor was running in the back. Boston EMS transported Employee #1 to Boston Medica l Center for exposure to carbon monoxide. He was pronounced dead at 6:42 a.m.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,500 | Sep 8, 2006 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $5,000 | $5,000 | Sep 8, 2006 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 2006 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 2006 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2) · Air contaminants |
Unclassified | $70,000 | $70,000 | Sep 8, 2006 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants |
Unclassified | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 2006 | Final |
529 Main Street, Suite 1m3 - Boston Region Office, Boston, MA 02129 · School and Employee Bus Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $5,000 | $5,000 | Sep 8, 2006 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $3,500 | $3,500 | Sep 8, 2006 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $1,500 | $500 | Sep 8, 2006 | Final |
2000 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02119 · School and Employee Bus Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3) · General requirements |
Serious | $2,000 | $2,000 | Jun 29, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.36(d)(2) · Exit route design |
Serious | $2,000 | $2,000 | Jun 29, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) · Exit routes |
Serious | $2,000 | $2,000 | Jun 29, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2) · Exit routes |
Serious | $2,500 | $2,500 | Jun 29, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5) · Exit routes |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 29, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.138(b) · Gloves and hand protection |
Serious | $2,500 | $2,500 | Jun 29, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6a 29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i) · Sanitation |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,500 | Jun 29, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6b 29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(ii) · Sanitation |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 29, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,500 | Jun 29, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $2,500 | $2,500 | Jun 29, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $2,500 | $2,500 | Jun 29, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $2,000 | $2,000 | Jun 29, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11a 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $2,500 | $2,500 | Jun 29, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11b 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 29, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Repeat | $12,500 | $12,500 | Jun 29, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 29, 2005 | Closed |
21 Richards Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 · School and Employee Bus Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,250 | Feb 13, 2003 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Plymouth site logged 3 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 69 workers: 6.9 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.2 for its industry. Those cases cost 140 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Student Plymouth Plymouth · 2025 | 69 | 3 | 1 | 6.9 | 3.2 |
| 11620 Plymouth Plymouth · 2025 | 87 | 1 | 1 | 2.3 | 3.2 |
| 11917 Brockton Van Brockton · 2025 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| First Student Brockton Brockton · 2024 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| First Student Plymouth · 2022 | 86 | 1 | 1 | 1.9 | 3.2 |
| First Student, Inc Middleboro · 2021 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| 26048 - Middleboro Middleboro · 2020 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| 11917 Brockton · 2018 | 138 | 2 | 2 | 2.4 | 3.2 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1)
(c) Abatement certification. (1) Within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, the employer must certify to OSHA (the Agency) that each cited violation has been abated, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section.
29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2)
(2) Other substances—8-hour Time Weighted Averages. An employee's exposure to any substance in Table Z-1, the exposure limit of which is not preceded by a “C”, shall not exceed the 8-hour Time Weighted Average given for that substance in any 8-hour work shift of a 40-hour work week.
29 CFR 1910.1000(e)
(e) To achieve compliance with paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section, administrative or engineering controls must first be determined and implemented whenever feasible. When such controls are not feasible to achieve full compliance, protective equipment or any other protective measures shall be used to keep the exposure of employees to air contaminants within the limits prescribed in this section. Any equipment and/or technical measures used for this purpose must be approved for each particular use by a competent industrial hygienist or other technically qualified person. Whenever respirators are used, their use shall comply with 1910.134.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.