Breaking news....
There's actually a current situation not unlike those described here, recounted over at Reddit in Tales From Tech Support. An unfortunate IT neophyte in a dysfunctional, abusive company located in a "Rust Belt" city in the USA (emphasis on "rust") was suspended for insubordination and failure to carry out duties, when in fact most of the time he was wrenched from important activity to switch on monitors, plug in keyboards etc., as well as attending pointless meetings as "stand by" in case the technoramuses encountered something they couldn't handle, like a light switch.
During said suspension the company experienced a major outage, and when ordered back he politely declined ever to darken their doors again, having left his company badge etc. on his desk. Also he could work in retail at only 20% below what he had been paid.
So far there has been no accusation of sabotage, but it would fit the pattern of abusive employers....