3 workers die at iPhone parts factory in Tamil Nadu run by Tata

Three Indian workers tragically lost their lives on Monday while working at a Tata Electronics factory located near Hosur in Tamil Nadu, a facility that produces iPhone casings and components. Authorities suspect the men may have inhaled toxic gas, though post-mortems will confirm the cause of death. The factory, situated in Vanniyapuram, contributes significantly to Apple's global manufacturing efforts, creating intricate metal casings for premium devices.

The three victims were part of a four-person maintenance crew, each collapsing one after the other as they attempted to investigate the damaged wastewater treatment tank. Despite the factory being closed for Diwali at the time, an inquiry was launched by both the district administration and the companies involved, Apple and Tata.

Safety measures were deemed insufficient by the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health, and an investigation is underway into the accident.