Three Workers Die at Tata Electronics iPhone Parts Plant

Three contract workers died of asphyxiation on Monday, November 9, at a Tata Electronics Private Limited facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The workers were inspecting an external nano-filtration tank during maintenance work on an effluent treatment plant when they inhaled gas.

The plant was operated by Nalco Water. Apple, Tata Electronics, and state authorities are conducting investigations into the deaths. Production at the site was not impacted because the facility was closed for the Deepavali festival.

Tamil Nadu Industries Minister Virudhai Magal Keerthana stated that the worker deaths will be "thoroughly investigated and appropriate action will be taken based on the findings."

This incident is the latest in a series of setbacks at the Hosur site. Previous events include a fire in 2024, alleged groundwater contamination, and a ransomware attack that leaked documents regarding the unreleased iPhone 18 Pro.