Electrical Damage. Loss Investigations. March, 1988.

Abstract: This article explains the six types of damage electrical equipment may sustain. Examining the damage is critical and helps determine liability. The six types of damage are: roasting, mechanical, overvoltage, arc damage, bolted fault, and lightning. Most damage of electrical equipment is not the result of one specific type, but usually a combination of types. The article defines the six kinds of damage and explains how to detect them.