Tier 5 Standard

CHIEF SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC.

📍 3111 S 67TH ST, OMAHA, NE 68106🏭 School and Employee Bus Transportation (NAICS 485410)📅 2014-03-25
$17,595.00
Total Penalties
8
Citations
7/100
Risk Score
415
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CHIEF SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC. — a school and employee bus transportation facility located at 3111 S 67TH ST, OMAHA, NE 68106 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $17,595.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-03-25.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $17,595.00 is more than 4.1× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 485410). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.

State Context: Within NE, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 18, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 2, 2015. Of the 8 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $17,595.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $2,199.38 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Chief School Bus Service Inc. reveals a systemic collapse of fundamental safety management systems

Citation Matrix — 8 Citations
29 CFR 1910.38(b)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: August 18, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.141(c)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: August 18, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(01)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $3,825.00Gravity: 5Issued: August 18, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.303(f)(02)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $3,825.00Gravity: 5Issued: August 18, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(01)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $3,825.00Gravity: 5Issued: August 18, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $3,060.00Gravity: 5Issued: August 18, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $3,060.00Gravity: 5Issued: August 18, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: August 18, 2014Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was CHIEF SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC. cited for?

CHIEF SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC. received 8 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $17,595.00. The inspection opened on 2014-03-25.

How much was CHIEF SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $17,595.00 against CHIEF SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC. in OMAHA, NE. Average per citation: $2,199.38.

Is CHIEF SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CHIEF SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC. has a risk score of 7 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for School and Employee Bus Transportation facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $17,595.00 is above the industry average.