Apple Probes After 3 Workers Die At Tata iPhone Parts Factory In Tamil Nadu

An investigation is underway at a Tata Electronics facility in Tamil Nadu, India, following the death of three workers during maintenance activities at an effluent treatment plant. The facility, which produces components used in Apple's iPhone supply chain, experienced the incident while it was closed for festive holidays, preventing production interruptions.

The three workers succumbed to toxic gas exposure after a colleague collapsed while looking inside the treatment tank and two others entered the tank to help. They were taken to a private hospital in Hosur, where they were pronounced dead. Preliminary reports suggest the workers inhaled toxic gases, but the exact cause will be determined by a final postmortem.

The district administration and local authorities are probing the incident to determine if the necessary safety measures were implemented during the maintenance operation. Tata Electronics has been instructed to conduct a thorough review of safety and performance standards at the effluent treatment facility, with the emphasis on the safety and well-being of all workers.

The company's presence in India as a key supplier for Apple underscores its significant role in the local manufacturing landscape.