Three Workers Die at Tata Electronics Hosur Plant
Three contract workers died after inhaling gas during maintenance work at a Tata Electronics factory manufacturing Apple iPhone components near Hosur in Tamil Nadu on Monday, November 9. The deaths occurred at an effluent treatment facility in Krishnagiri district, prompting investigations by state authorities, Tata Electronics and Apple.
Three Workers Die at Tata Electronics Hosur Plant
The deceased were identified as B. Akmal, P. Kaveri and M. Sarathikumar, all residents of Dharmapuri district.
According to Krishnagiri District Collector C. Dinesh Kumar, the workers were inspecting an external nano-filtration tank at an effluent treatment plant when they inhaled gas.
The treatment facility was operated by Nalco Water, a subsidiary of US-based Ecolab. The precise circumstances of the workers’ exposure remain under investigation.
Tamil Nadu Government Orders Investigation Into Worker Deaths
Tamil Nadu Industries Minister Virudhai Magal Keerthana said the incident would be thoroughly investigated and appropriate action taken based on the findings.
Tata Electronics and Apple are also expected to conduct separate investigations into the deaths.
The incident did not disrupt manufacturing operations because the facility was closed for the Deepavali holiday.
Tata Electronics Faces Renewed Factory Safety Scrutiny
The deaths have renewed attention on safety conditions at Tata Electronics’ Hosur manufacturing complex, a major production centre for Apple’s Indian supply chain.
The facility previously experienced a fire in 2024 that temporarily disrupted component production.
Earlier in 2026, authorities also raised concerns about alleged groundwater contamination, although the matter was subsequently resolved without a shutdown.
India currently accounts for approximately 25% of global iPhone production, with Tata Electronics responsible for around 40% of iPhone assembly in the country.
The latest incident highlights the importance of industrial safety compliance as India’s electronics manufacturing industry continues expanding.
