Damage to electrical equipment from sliding snow
February 6, 2022
Electrical
Reference Number:
II-1327439-2022 (#26178)
Location: Fruitvale
Regulated industry sector: Electrical - Low voltage electrical system (30V to 750V)
Incident overview
Snow that had accumulated then released along the pitched length of a metal roof loaded the electrical service mast pipe, causing it to bend. As a result, the service conductor insulation was damaged and created multiple conductor short circuits, conductor faults to ground, and electrical arcing.