Damage to a main service switch due to periodic overloading
Incident Investigation
Damage to a main service switch due to periodic overloading
August 25, 2021
Electrical
Reference Number:
II-1249163-2021 (#23871)
Location: Richmond
Regulated industry sector: Electrical - Low voltage electrical system (30V to 750V)
Incident overview
The main service switch in a commercial building was loaded to over 80 percent of its capacity, causing the internal components to overheat and melt.