This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2008. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

First Student Safety Record

Boston, MA · Transportation & Warehousing

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 06/11/2008

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, First Student in Boston, Massachusetts has 25 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 21 classified as serious and $121,500 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2005 to 2008.

First Student, located in Boston, Massachusetts, was last inspected by OSHA in 2008. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 25 violations on file, 21 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $121,500.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

25 Violations
5 Inspections
21 Serious
$121,500 Penalties
Serious?
21 ($39,000)
Unclassified?
2 ($70,000)
Repeat?
1 ($12,500)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($0)
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2005
OSHA initially proposed $122,500 in penalties for First Student, later reduced to $121,500 — a 1% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $6,500
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
4 citations $3,000
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
3 citations $6,500
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
3 citations $4,500
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
2 citations $70,000
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/11/2008 Follow-Up? Boston, MA 0 $0
06/11/2008 Follow-Up? Boston, MA 0 $0
03/09/2006 Accident? Boston, MA 6 $76,500
03/09/2006 Unprogrammed Related? Boston, MA 3 $9,000
01/19/2005 Complaint? Boston, MA 16 $36,000

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