Columbia, South Carolina · Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing · NAICS 333415
Since 2015, OSHA inspectors have visited Trane US Inc in South Carolina 7 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Mar 18, 2025 after a complaint, in Columbia.
In all, OSHA issued 3 citation items: 3 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $4,275; today they stand at $3,075, 28% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.217 (mechanical power presses), 2 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Trane US Inc averages $1,538 across 2 cited inspections.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Trane US Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company141 Killian Commons Parkway, Columbia, SC 29203 · Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
141 Killian Commons Parkway, Columbia, SC 29203 · Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1407 Pelzer Highway, Powdersville, SC 29642 · Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.452(w)(5) · Rules for each type of scaffold |
Other-than-serious | $1,875 | $1,875 | Apr 12, 2019 | Final |
100 Quality Way, Spartanburg, SC 29316 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jul 19, 2018 (fatal): Employee is electrocuted while troubleshooting an hvac syste
At approximately 12:15 p.m. on July 19, 2018, an employee was troubleshooting a Trane Voyager 25-ton HVAC system on the east side of a newly constructed addition/expansion building project. The furnace portion of the unit was not functioning properly. The power was turned on and off several times during the morning. When the accident occurred, the power to the unit was on. The employee made contact with an electrical lead connected to a transformer inside the unit and was electrocuted. The electrical lead was connected to power going directly into the unit. A burn mark was located on the electrical lead. The unit carried a range of 414 to 506 volts and 54 to 70 amps. The control panel section, where the employee made contact with the electrical lead, was rated 480 volts nominal. The employee was working alone. The employee had a burn mark on his left finger. The unit was not locked out. The employee was not wearing a flame resistant shirt, electrical gloves, head liner, or arc flash face shield while troubleshooting the energized unit.
No citations from this inspection.
111 Centinnial Blvd, Clemson, SC 29634 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
400 Killian Road, Columbia, SC 29203 · Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(iii) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $1,200 | $600 | Apr 7, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $1,200 | $600 | Apr 7, 2015 | Final |
2011 Clements Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29492 · Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2019, the Columbia site logged 8 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 922 workers: 0.9 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.4 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comm HVAC NA and EMEA : MFG-Columbia, SC-USA Columbia · 2019 | 922 | 8 | 0 | 0.9 | 2.4 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(iii)
(iii) A means of selecting Off, “Inch,” Single Stroke, and Continuous (when the continuous function is furnished) shall be supplied with the clutch/brake control to select type of operation of the press. Fixing of selection shall be by means capable of supervision by the employer.
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)
(2) Point of operation guards. (i) Every point of operation guard shall meet the following design, construction, application, and adjustment requirements:
29 CFR 1926.452(w)(5)
(5) Scaffolds shall be stabilized to prevent tipping during movement.
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.