Underground Service Cable Damaged by Excavator
Incident Investigation
Underground Service Cable Damaged by Excavator
July 25, 2022
Electrical
Reference Number:
II-1411128-2022 (#28895)
Location: Salmon Arm
Electrical - Low voltage electrical system (30V to 750V)
Incident Overview
An excavator was being used to dig a trench when the bucket contacted the underground cable, causing damage to the outer jacket and armour. The incident was likely caused by the burial tape not being placed over the buried cable near the building.