New Delhi, November 10, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Apple is investigating a fatal accident at a Tata Electronics facility in Tamil Nadu that claimed the lives of three contract workers during maintenance work at an effluent treatment plant (ETP), according to multiple reports.
The workers reportedly died after being exposed to toxic gases while carrying out maintenance activities at the facility, which manufactures components used in Apple’s iPhone supply chain.
According to preliminary details, one worker collapsed after looking inside the treatment tank and inhaling gas. Two colleagues entered the tank to rescue him but also lost consciousness. All three were pulled out and rushed to a private hospital in Hosur, where they were declared dead.
Police said preliminary inquiries point to possible toxic gas inhalation. The exact cause of death will be established after the final postmortem reports.
Apple’s team visited the facility following the incident to assess the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Production at the plant was reportedly unaffected as the accident occurred while the factory was shut for festive holidays.
The district administration has launched an investigation, while local authorities are examining whether adequate safety measures were in place during the maintenance operation.
Tata Electronics has also been directed to conduct a comprehensive review of the safety and performance standards of agencies responsible for maintaining the effluent treatment facility.
“The safety and dignity of every worker must remain paramount,” Tamil Nadu’s Industries Minister said in a social media post, adding that the incident would be thoroughly investigated and action taken based on the findings.
Tata Electronics is a key supplier to Apple in India and plays an increasingly important role in the company’s local manufacturing operations.
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