Inspection 347812893 OPENED OCT 11, 2024Closed
5531 Manitou Rd, Excelsior, MN 55331 · School and Employee Bus Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Since 2002, OSHA inspectors have visited First Student Inc in Minnesota 16 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Oct 11, 2024 on a referral, in Excelsior.
In all, OSHA issued 19 citation items: 8 serious, 1 repeat and 10 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $26,050; today they stand at $19,010, 27% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.305 (electrical wiring methods), 5 times.
Among transportation and warehousing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $2,408 penalty. First Student Inc averages $2,382 across 5 cited inspections.
First Student Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 343778320 OPENED FEB 12, 2019Closed
5531 Manitou Rd, Excelsior, MN 55331 · 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 182.653(08) |
Other-than-serious | $700 | $525 | Mar 26, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $1,400 | $1,050 | Mar 26, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 342928876 OPENED FEB 6, 2018Closed
2021 32nd Ave Nw, Rochester, MN 55901 · 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 | Serious | $1,050 | $735 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · Walking-working surfaces |
Other-than-serious | $350 | $245 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(l) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $350 | $245 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $350 | $245 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
Inspection 342129236 OPENED FEB 23, 2017Closed
2021 32nd Ave Nw, Rochester, MN 55901 · 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 1910.110(b)(16) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases |
Serious | $3,850 | $2,500 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.110(e)(14)(iii) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases |
Serious | $7,000 | $5,000 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
Inspection 341152502 OPENED DEC 21, 2015Closed
80 Arlington Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55117 · School and Employee Bus Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 341152510 OPENED DEC 21, 2015Closed
6349 Stillwater Blvd N, Saint Paul, MN 55128 · 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 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Repeat | $1,750 | $875 | Jan 13, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5) · Sanitation |
Other-than-serious | $350 | $245 | Jan 13, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 317953875 OPENED JAN 27, 2015Closed
6349 Stillwater Blvd N, Oakdale, MN 55128 · 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 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $350 | $245 | Feb 12, 2015 | Closed |
Inspection 315430520 OPENED MAR 9, 2011Closed
1901 Lake Valentine Rd, Arden Hills, MN 55112 · School and Employee Bus Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
8 older inspections
Inspection 315255489 OPENED MAR 3, 2011Closed
3400 Highway 13 W, Burnsville, MN 55337 · 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 | Other-than-serious | $1,000 | $1,000 | Mar 25, 2011 | Contested |
Inspection 315252114 OPENED JAN 20, 2011Closed
3400 Highway 13 W, Burnsville, MN 55337 · 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 1910.305(j)(1)(iv) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $1,750 | $1,750 | Jan 28, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $1,050 | $1,050 | Jan 28, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $700 | $700 | Jan 28, 2011 | Closed |
Inspection 315252155 OPENED JAN 20, 2011Closed
7225 Winnetka Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 · 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 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $1,750 | $950 | Feb 2, 2011 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Serious | $1,050 | $600 | Feb 2, 2011 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $350 | $150 | Feb 2, 2011 | Final |
Inspection 315206557 OPENED JAN 12, 2011Closed
15625 32nd Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55447 · School and Employee Bus Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 311942213 OPENED APR 2, 2008Closed
7225 Winnetka Avenue No, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 · School and Employee Bus Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 311765424 OPENED JAN 24, 2008Closed
1102 North Snelling Ave, St Paul, MN 55108 · School and Employee Bus Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 307944579 OPENED SEP 15, 2004Closed
1901 Lake Valentine Road, Arden Hills, MN 55112 · Charter Bus Industry · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 304805666 OPENED JAN 31, 2002Closed
1901 Lake Valentine Road, Arden Hills, MN 55112 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $900 | $900 | Mar 21, 2002 | Closed |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Oakdale site logged 6 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 247 workers: 4.9 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.2 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11762 Oakdale Oakdale · 2025 | 247 | 6 | 0 | 4.9 | 3.2 |
| 20753 Rochester Rochester · 2025 | 179 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| 20865 Brooklyn Park Brooklyn Park · 2025 | 183 | 7 | 3 | 7.5 | 3.2 |
| 11398 Wayzata Plymouth · 2025 | 133 | 5 | 2 | 8.6 | 3.2 |
| First Student Rochester · 2024 | 170 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| 20865 - Brooklyn Park Brooklyn Park · 2020 | 180 | 7 | 4 | 6.2 | 3.2 |
| 11398 - Wayzata Plymouth · 2020 | 150 | 8 | 6 | 10.3 | 3.2 |
| First Student Wayzata Plymouth · 2019 | 175 | 8 | 1 | 8.6 | 3.2 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.110 · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
29 CFR 1910.110(b)(16)
(16) Instructions. Personnel performing installation, removal, operation, and maintenance work shall be properly trained in such function.
29 CFR 1910.110(e)(14)(iii)
(iii) Such vehicles shall not be parked near sources of heat, open flames, or similar sources of ignition or near open pits unless such pits are adequately ventilated.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)
(h) Employee information and training. (1) Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.
29 CFR 1910.141 · Sanitation
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.22 · Walking-working surfaces
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
Other school and employee bus transportation employers in Minnesota
- Palmer Bus Service of Montgomery - Lonsdale Inc Montgomery · 3 citations · $1,680
- Isd 531 - Byron Bus Garage Byron · 1 citation · $1,800
- Schmitty - Sons Saint Paul · 1 citation · $3,000
- Hap Transportation LLC Saint Paul · 5 citations · $2,400
- Isd 709 - Transportation Duluth · 1 citation · $1,225
- Isd 271 - Bloomington Transportation Center Minneapolis · 6 citations · $3,850
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.